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

Sawamura, 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 Sawamura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sawamura in America

Sawamura is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sawamura surname appeared 104 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 Sawamura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sawamura 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 Sawamura

The surname Sawamura is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. It is believed to have originated from the geographical name "Sawamura," which refers to a village or area located near a marsh or swamp. The prefix "sawa" means "swamp" or "marsh" in Japanese, while "mura" translates to "village" or "hamlet."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sawamura name can be found in the Edo period records of the Tokugawa shogunate. These records document a family of samurai warriors hailing from the region of present-day Saitama Prefecture, who adopted the surname Sawamura, likely derived from the name of their ancestral village or land.

In the late 18th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Sawamura Sohin (1756-1821) gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of literature and calligraphy. He served as a tutor to several members of the imperial court and was highly respected for his literary talents.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a notable figure named Sawamura Taisuke (1856-1924) made his mark as a successful businessman and industrialist. He founded the Sawamura Trading Company, which played a significant role in the modernization and industrialization of Japan during that period.

In the field of sports, the name Sawamura gained recognition through the achievements of Sawamura Eiji (1917-1944), a celebrated baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants in the early years of Japan's professional baseball league. He was renowned for his exceptional pitching skills and is considered one of the pioneers of Japanese baseball.

Another notable individual with the Sawamura surname was Sawamura Masao (1924-2008), a renowned architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and urban landscapes in Japan, including the Tokyo International Forum and the redevelopment plan for the Ginza district in Tokyo.

While the Sawamura name has its roots in Japan, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this surname found in various countries and communities. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this name remain deeply rooted in its Japanese origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sawamura

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

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

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