Find out how popular the last name Nakamatsu is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Nakamatsu.

Nakamatsu, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Nakamatsu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nakamatsu in America

Nakamatsu is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nakamatsu surname appeared 167 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Nakamatsu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nakamatsu to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Nakamatsu

The surname Nakamatsu originated in Japan, dating back to the early 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the words 'naka' meaning 'inside' or 'middle', and 'matsu' referring to the pine tree. This suggests the name originated from someone who lived within or near an area abundant with pine trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nakamatsu can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) documentation of samurai families and their ancestral ties. During this era, the Nakamatsu clan held land and influence in the eastern regions of Japan, particularly around present-day Ibaraki Prefecture.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Nakamatsu Yoshitsugu (1543-1604) was a renowned daimyo (feudal lord) who served under the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Yoshitsugu played a significant role in the Japanese invasions of Korea, leading his forces in several battles.

Another notable individual was Nakamatsu Tokugawa (1592-1633), a member of the illustrious Tokugawa clan that ruled Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). As a high-ranking daimyo, he governed the Nakatsu Domain in present-day Oita Prefecture.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a scholar and educator named Nakamatsu Yoshikazu (1838-1901) made significant contributions to the modernization of Japan's education system. He helped establish several schools and advocated for the adoption of Western teaching methods.

In more recent history, Nakamatsu Yoshiro (1928-2009) was a prolific Japanese inventor, holding over 3,300 patents in his lifetime. He is renowned for his inventions in various fields, including electronics, optics, and robotics, earning him the nickname "Dr. NakaMats."

While the surname Nakamatsu has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Japanese culture and ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nakamatsu

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Nakamatsu.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Nakamatsu was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Nakamatsu has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Nakamatsu was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Nakamatsu, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!