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

Sakahara, 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 Sakahara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakahara in America

Sakahara is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakahara surname appeared 115 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 Sakahara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sakahara 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 Sakahara

The surname Sakahara is of Japanese origin, with roots tracing back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Sakahara, a small village located in the mountainous area of present-day Wakayama Prefecture.

The name Sakahara is derived from the Japanese words "saka" meaning slope or hill, and "hara" meaning field or plain. This suggests that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have resided or worked in a hilly or sloping field area.

Early records from the Heian period (794-1185 AD) mention the name Sakahara in several historical documents, including the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle of ancient Japan. However, no specific individuals with this surname are prominently featured in these texts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sakahara surname can be found in the 14th century, during the Muromachi period. Sakahara Nobuhiro (1320-1388) was a skilled samurai and military strategist who served under the Ashikaga Shogunate. He played a crucial role in suppressing several revolts and uprisings during his time.

In the 16th century, during the Sengoku period, Sakahara Ietsuna (1510-1585) was a renowned calligrapher and poet. His works were highly praised and are still studied by scholars and practitioners of Japanese calligraphy today.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Sakahara family gained prominence as skilled artisans and craftsmen. Sakahara Masanobu (1657-1723) was a renowned lacquerware artist whose works were highly sought after by the nobility and samurai class.

Another notable figure was Sakahara Kiyotsugu (1786-1867), a scholar and educator who played a significant role in promoting Western learning and scientific knowledge in Japan during the late Edo period.

In more recent times, Sakahara Shigeru (1886-1965) was a prominent businessman and industrialist who founded the Sakahara Trading Company, which played a vital role in Japan's post-war economic recovery.

While the Sakahara surname may not be as widespread as some other Japanese family names, it has a rich history and has produced several notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakahara

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

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

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