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

Omura, 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 Omura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omura in America

Omura is the 55741st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omura surname appeared 368 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 Omura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omura 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 Omura

The surname Omura has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the village of Omura, located in the Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. This place name is thought to stem from the Japanese words "o" meaning "large" and "mura" meaning "village."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Omura name can be found in historical documents from the Sengoku period, a time of near-constant military conflict in Japan from the late 15th to the early 17th century. During this era, the Omura clan played a significant role in the region, aligning themselves with influential figures such as the renowned daimyo (feudal lord) Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

In the early 17th century, a notable figure named Omura Sumitada rose to prominence as a Christian daimyo who ruled over the Omura Domain. His support for the Christian faith and foreign missionaries during a time of religious persecution left a lasting impact on the region's history.

Another notable individual bearing the Omura surname was Omura Masujiro, a prominent Japanese businessman and politician born in 1824. He played a pivotal role in the modernization and industrialization of Japan during the Meiji period, establishing several successful enterprises and serving as a member of the House of Peers.

In the realm of science, Omura Satoshi, born in 1935, made significant contributions as a microbiologist and biochemist. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in discovering and isolating various antibiotics, including the widely used drug ivermectin, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015.

The Omura name has also left its mark in the world of sports, with notable figures such as Omura Kenjiro, a sumo wrestler who achieved the prestigious rank of ozeki in the late 19th century, and Omura Sachiko, a talented Olympic swimmer who represented Japan in multiple international competitions during the 1960s and 1970s.

While the Omura surname originated in Japan, it has since spread globally, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields across different cultures and nations. The rich history and diverse accomplishments associated with the Omura name continue to shape its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omura

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

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

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