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

Sekiya, 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 Sekiya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sekiya in America

Sekiya is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sekiya surname appeared 187 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 Sekiya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sekiya 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 Sekiya

The surname "SEKIYA" originates from Japan, with its roots tracing back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. The name is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "se" meaning "narrow" and "kiya" meaning "pass" or "path," suggesting a connection to a geographical location with a narrow passageway or road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SEKIYA" can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an ancient Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. It mentions an individual named Sekiya no Sukemaro, who served as a provincial governor during the reign of Emperor Kammu.

During the Heian period (794-1185), the name appears in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku, which documents the lives of notable individuals from the 9th and 10th centuries. One notable figure from this era was Sekiya no Michitada, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the late 10th century.

The Kamakura period (1185-1333) saw the rise of the Sekiya family, who were prominent landowners and warriors in the Kyoto region. One of the most renowned members was Sekiya Masayasu (1290-1358), a skilled samurai who served under the Ashikaga shogunate and participated in numerous battles.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Sekiya name was associated with several notable individuals, including Sekiya Kinsaku (1650-1718), a renowned painter and calligrapher who was influential in the development of the Rinpa school of art. Another notable figure was Sekiya Kiyoharu (1719-1786), a renowned playwright and poet who contributed to the flourishing of Kabuki theater during this era.

Throughout the Meiji era (1868-1912), the Sekiya name continued to be prominent, with individuals like Sekiya Hiroshi (1828-1899), a influential educator and founder of several prestigious schools in Tokyo, and Sekiya Tomiko (1866-1936), a pioneering female journalist and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.

The 20th century saw the Sekiya name associated with various fields, including business, politics, and the arts. One notable figure was Sekiya Tsutomu (1888-1958), a successful businessman and founder of the Sekiya Group, a major conglomerate in Japan. Another was Sekiya Natsuko (1901-1985), a renowned novelist and essayist who explored themes of family, love, and societal expectations in her works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sekiya

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

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

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