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

Sakihara, 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 Sakihara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakihara in America

Sakihara is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakihara surname appeared 102 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 Sakihara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sakihara 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 Sakihara

The surname Sakihara has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the late Heian period (794-1185 AD). It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "saki" meaning "promontory" or "cape," and "hara" meaning "field" or "plain." This suggests the name may have been associated with a geographical location, potentially referring to a family or clan residing near a cape or promontory surrounded by fields or plains.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Sakihara name can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle documenting events in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). The chronicle mentions a samurai warrior named Sakihara Nobumitsu, who participated in the Genpei War (1180-1185 AD) and later served under the Kamakura shogunate.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), a branch of the Sakihara family rose to prominence in the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture). Records from this era mention Sakihara Nobunaga, a skilled strategist and military commander who played a crucial role in the conflicts between the Uesugi and Hojo clans.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the Sakihara name is found in various historical documents, including the Buke Shohatto, a legal code governing the conduct of samurai families. One notable figure from this era was Sakihara Masayuki (1592-1668), a renowned scholar and calligrapher who served as a retainer to the Tokugawa shogunate.

The Meiji era (1868-1912 AD) saw the rise of several prominent Sakihara individuals. Sakihara Tomotada (1836-1900) was a politician and diplomat who played a significant role in the early years of the Meiji Restoration. Another notable figure was Sakihara Shigeru (1852-1924), a pioneering educator who established several prestigious schools and contributed to the modernization of Japan's education system.

In the 20th century, the Sakihara name gained further recognition with individuals like Sakihara Katsumi (1913-1999), a celebrated author and poet who received numerous literary awards for his works. Sakihara Yoshiyuki (1928-2011) was a renowned architect known for his innovative designs, including the iconic Tokyo Dome.

The surname Sakihara has a rich history spanning centuries, with notable individuals contributing to various fields, including warfare, politics, education, literature, and architecture. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Japan, the name has endured and continues to be associated with academic, cultural, and professional achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakihara

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

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

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