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

Okamura, 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 Okamura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Okamura in America

Okamura is the 20985th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Okamura surname appeared 1,254 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 Okamura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Okamura 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 Okamura

The surname Okamura is of Japanese origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the Okamura region of Japan, which was known for its fertile lands and prosperous agricultural communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Okamura name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), where it was mentioned in various local records and documents. The name is thought to have derived from the Japanese words "oka," meaning "hill" or "small mountain," and "mura," signifying a village or settlement.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Okamura family gained prominence as a influential samurai clan. One notable figure from this era was Okamura Masanobu (1616-1690), a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the Meiji era (1868-1912), the Okamura name was associated with several prominent scholars and intellectuals. Okamura Kintaro (1825-1888) was a renowned educator and founder of one of Japan's earliest modern schools. Another notable figure was Okamura Yasunosuke (1856-1920), a pioneering botanist who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese flora.

The name Okamura also has ties to the world of literature. Okamura Tenshin (1869-1925) was a celebrated poet and author known for his works that explored themes of nature and spirituality. His contemporary, Okamura Seiko (1875-1937), was a prolific novelist and playwright whose works shed light on the social and cultural changes of the Meiji period.

In more recent times, the Okamura name has been associated with various fields, including business, politics, and sports. Okamura Katsuhiko (1922-2012) was a prominent entrepreneur and founder of the Okamura Corporation, a leading manufacturer of office furniture and equipment.

While this report focuses on the surname Okamura, it is important to note that the name has also been used as a given name in some instances, particularly in modern times. However, the historical significance and widespread use of Okamura as a surname remain a distinct and notable aspect of Japanese cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Okamura

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

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

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