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

Okimura, 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 Okimura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Okimura in America

Okimura is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Okimura surname appeared 177 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 Okimura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Okimura 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 Okimura

The surname Okimura has its origins in Japan, dating back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Japanese words "oki" meaning "offing" or "offshore" and "mura" meaning "village." This suggests that the name may have originated from a coastal village or settlement located some distance from the mainland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Okimura name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early 9th century Japanese chronicle. Here, the name is mentioned in reference to a samurai warrior who fought valiantly in the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans in the late 12th century.

The name Okimura has also been linked to several notable figures throughout Japanese history. In the 16th century, Okimura Nobumitsu was a renowned swordsmith who crafted blades for the legendary Tokugawa shogunate. His works are still highly prized by collectors and martial arts enthusiasts to this day.

In the late 17th century, Okimura Rinsuke was a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between Japan and several Southeast Asian countries. His successful business ventures made him one of the wealthiest individuals of his time.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Okimura family was among the samurai clans that served the Tokugawa shogunate. One notable member, Okimura Katsushige (1653-1715), was a skilled military strategist and advisor to the shogun.

In the modern era, Okimura Kikuo (1904-1966) was a celebrated Japanese author and poet, known for his poignant works that explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Clouds and Waves," are widely studied and admired in Japan.

The Okimura name has also been associated with various locations and place names throughout Japan. For instance, the town of Okimura in Nagano Prefecture is believed to have derived its name from the surname, possibly due to the presence of an Okimura clan or family in the area during feudal times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Okimura

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

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

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