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

Shigematsu, 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 Shigematsu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shigematsu in America

Shigematsu is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shigematsu surname appeared 181 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 Shigematsu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shigematsu 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 Shigematsu

The surname Shigematsu originates from Japan, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Japanese words "shige," meaning prosperous or luxuriant, and "matsu," meaning pine tree. The name likely referred to a location or area that was known for its lush pine forests or a person who lived near such a place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shigematsu can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle from the 8th century. This text mentions a individual named Shigematsu no Maro, who was a courtier during the Nara period (710-794 AD).

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Shigematsu Masatsune, a samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) who lived during the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, supporting the forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who eventually became the shogun and established the Tokugawa Shogunate.

In the 17th century, a Shigematsu family was recorded as landowners in the Ise Province (present-day Mie Prefecture). This suggests that the name had become associated with a particular locality or region.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Shigematsu surname was also found among the merchant class in various regions of Japan. One notable individual from this time was Shigematsu Kichirobei, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Osaka who lived in the late 18th century.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Shigematsu Sakunosuke, a military commander and samurai who served under the Tokugawa Shogunate during the 19th century. He played a crucial role in the suppression of the Saga Rebellion in 1835.

Throughout history, the Shigematsu surname has been associated with various social classes and professions in Japan, including samurai, merchants, and landowners. While the name's origins can be traced back to the 8th century, it has endured and continued to be passed down through generations, reflecting Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shigematsu

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

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

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