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

Nakasone, 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 Nakasone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nakasone in America

Nakasone is the 22516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nakasone surname appeared 1,142 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 Nakasone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nakasone 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 Nakasone

The surname Nakasone has its origins in Japan, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Okinawan region, where it was likely derived from the Okinawan word "nakasun," which means "middle village" or "central village."

One of the earliest recorded references to the Nakasone surname can be found in the Ryukyu Kingdom records from the late 16th century. These records mention individuals with the surname residing in various villages across the Okinawan islands.

In the 17th century, the Nakasone family was known to be prominent landowners and influential figures in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Some historical documents from this period mention Nakasone clan members holding important positions within the kingdom's administrative and military ranks.

The first recorded instance of the Nakasone surname outside of Okinawa dates back to the late 18th century, when a few individuals with the name were documented as residing in the Kagoshima Prefecture of mainland Japan.

One notable individual with the Nakasone surname was Nakasone Genwa (1828-1887), a prominent scholar and educator from Okinawa. He played a significant role in establishing modern educational systems in the region and is credited with introducing Western learning to Okinawan society.

Another prominent figure was Nakasone Yasuhiro (1918-2019), a Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan from 1982 to 1987. He was born in Minami Kawachi Village, Kagoshima Prefecture, and was the longest-lived former Prime Minister of Japan.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as more Okinawans migrated to mainland Japan and other parts of the world, the Nakasone surname became more widely dispersed. However, it remains closely associated with its Okinawan roots and heritage.

Other notable individuals with the Nakasone surname include Nakasone Seizen (1907-1988), a renowned Okinawan writer and poet, and Nakasone Masahide (1935-2014), a Japanese businessman and former chairman of the Japan Rugby Football Union.

While the Nakasone surname has its origins in Okinawa and is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and globalization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nakasone

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

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 Nakasone 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 Nakasone 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 Nakasone was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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