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

Sakamaki, 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 Sakamaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakamaki in America

Sakamaki is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakamaki surname appeared 111 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 Sakamaki.

The history of the last name Sakamaki

The surname SAKAMAKI is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is believed to have originated in the Kansai region of western Japan, particularly in areas around Kyoto and Osaka.

The name SAKAMAKI is a combination of two Japanese words: "saka" meaning slope or hill, and "maki" meaning a winding or encircling path. This suggests that the name may have referred to a location or settlement situated on a winding hill or slope.

In historical records, the earliest known reference to the SAKAMAKI surname dates back to the late 17th century. It appears in a registry of landowners and artisans in the Kyoto region, indicating that the name was associated with a family of skilled craftsmen or tradesmen during that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the SAKAMAKI name was Sakamaki Toshitsune (1645-1721), a renowned swordsmith from Kyoto. His swords were highly prized by samurai warriors and are still regarded as masterpieces of Japanese craftsmanship today.

Another notable SAKAMAKI was Sakamaki Hyoemon (1786-1864), a successful merchant and landowner from Osaka. He played a crucial role in developing the city's textile industry and is credited with establishing several silk-weaving workshops that employed hundreds of workers.

In the late 19th century, during the Meiji Restoration, Sakamaki Masanori (1832-1901) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces and helped facilitate Japan's transition to a modern nation-state.

More recently, Sakamaki Ryuzo (1899-1988) was a renowned linguist and scholar of classical Japanese literature. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient texts and was awarded the prestigious Order of Culture by the Japanese government.

Another notable figure was Sakamaki Shunzo (1906-1973), a pioneering aviator and naval officer who participated in the historic Doolittle Raid on Tokyo during World War II. He was captured and imprisoned by the Japanese military but survived the ordeal and later became an advocate for peace and reconciliation between Japan and the United States.

While the SAKAMAKI surname is not among the most common in Japan, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including the arts, commerce, politics, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakamaki

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

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 Sakamaki 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.

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

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