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

Ohashi, 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 Ohashi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohashi in America

Ohashi is the 36838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohashi surname appeared 606 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 Ohashi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohashi 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 Ohashi

The surname Ohashi originates from Japan, and its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. The name is derived from the Japanese words "o," meaning "large," and "hashi," meaning "bridge." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or built large bridges.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the Ohashi family rose to prominence as skilled architects and bridge builders. Several historical records, including the Azuma Kagami (Mirror of the East), mention the Ohashi clan's contributions to the construction of important bridges and infrastructure projects in various regions of Japan.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Ohashi name was Ohashi Nobumitsu (1196-1275), a renowned architect and engineer who designed and oversaw the construction of several bridges across major rivers, including the iconic Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni, completed in 1673.

In the 15th century, during the Muromachi period, the Ohashi family established themselves as influential landowners and samurai in the Kanto region. Records from this era mention Ohashi Masanori (1435-1498), a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the Uesugi clan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Ohashi clan continued to thrive, with many members serving as respected officials and advisors to various daimyo (feudal lords). One notable figure was Ohashi Tsunenori (1659-1733), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a court advisor to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Another prominent individual with the Ohashi surname was Ohashi Kiyoko (1834-1905), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first modern schools for girls in Japan and played a crucial role in promoting women's education during the Meiji era.

Throughout its long history, the Ohashi surname has been associated with various professions, including architecture, engineering, military service, scholarship, and education. While the name originated from the construction of bridges, its bearers have made significant contributions to various aspects of Japanese society and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohashi

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

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

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