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

Sakauye, 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 Sakauye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakauye in America

Sakauye is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakauye surname appeared 122 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 Sakauye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sakauye 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 Sakauye

The surname Sakauye has its origins in Japan, dating back to the late 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "saka" meaning "slope" or "hill," combined with the word "uye" meaning "above" or "top." This suggests that the name may have referred to a geographic location or a family that lived on or near a hillside.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sakauye can be found in the Meiji-era family registries, which were established in the late 1860s. These registries were part of a larger effort to modernize Japan's record-keeping systems during the Meiji period (1868-1912).

In terms of historical references, there are no known mentions of the surname Sakauye in major ancient texts or manuscripts. However, it is possible that the name appeared in local records or documents that have not been widely preserved or studied.

The first notable individual with the surname Sakauye was Sakauye Masahiro (1858-1936), a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in shaping Japan's foreign policy during a period of rapid modernization and international engagement.

Another prominent figure was Sakauye Yoshitaka (1876-1944), a Japanese military officer and general who served in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War I and the early stages of World War II. He held several important commands and was known for his strategic leadership.

In more recent history, Tani Sakauye (born 1959) has been a notable figure as the 28th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California, serving since 2011. She is the first Japanese-American and the second woman to hold this position in California.

Yumiko Sakauye (born 1979) is a Japanese-American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Awesome Kong or Amazing Kong. She has competed in various promotions, including WWE, TNA, and Japanese organizations, and has won multiple championships throughout her career.

Lastly, Masao Sakauye (1930-2020) was a Japanese-American architect and educator who made significant contributions to the field of sustainable design. He was a pioneer in promoting environmentally responsible architecture and played a crucial role in shaping the curriculum at several universities.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Sakauye who have left their mark in various fields, from politics and diplomacy to sports, architecture, and the judiciary.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakauye

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

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

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