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

Sasahara, 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 Sasahara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sasahara in America

Sasahara is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sasahara surname appeared 117 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 Sasahara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sasahara 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 Sasahara

The surname SASAHARA is of Japanese origin, originating in the late Heian period (794-1185 AD) or early Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). It is believed to have derived from the name of a feudal estate or land holding, as was common practice during these eras in Japan.

One theory suggests that the name is derived from the combination of the Japanese words "sasa" meaning bamboo grass, and "hara" meaning a field or plain. This could indicate that the original bearer of the name owned or was associated with a region known for its bamboo grass fields.

Another possibility is that SASAHARA is derived from a place name, as many Japanese surnames have their roots in the names of villages, towns, or regions. However, there are no definitive records of a specific location called SASAHARA from that time period.

The earliest known record of the SASAHARA surname appears in a collection of family genealogies and local histories compiled in the 17th century during the Edo period (1603-1868). This document mentions a SASAHARA family residing in the Mino Province, which is now part of present-day Gifu Prefecture.

One notable bearer of the SASAHARA name was Sasahara Nobuyoshi (1570-1630), a samurai and retainer of the powerful Tokugawa clan during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). He served under Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, and played a role in several military campaigns.

Another historical figure with this surname was Sasahara Tsunenaga (1639-1711), a Confucian scholar and teacher during the Edo period. He was known for his expertise in Chinese classics and his writings on ethics and governance.

In the 19th century, Sasahara Yōichi (1838-1904) was a prominent educator and promoter of Western-style education in Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912). He played a significant role in establishing modern educational systems and institutions.

During the 20th century, Sasahara Hiroshi (1901-1981) was a renowned Japanese architect best known for his work in designing numerous railway stations, including the iconic Tokyo Station.

More recently, Sasahara Isao (1924-2000) was a respected Japanese author and literary critic, known for his works exploring themes of modernity and cultural identity in post-war Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sasahara

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

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

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