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

Shigemoto, 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 Shigemoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shigemoto in America

Shigemoto is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shigemoto surname appeared 116 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 Shigemoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shigemoto 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 Shigemoto

The surname SHIGEMOTO is of Japanese origin, with roots tracing back to the 8th century during the Nara period of ancient Japan. It is derived from the Japanese words "shige," meaning prosperous or flourishing, and "moto," signifying origin or source. This combination suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families associated with prosperity, wealth, or a prosperous lineage.

One of the earliest known references to the SHIGEMOTO name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This historical text mentions a noble family bearing the surname, indicating their prominence and influence during that era.

In the 12th century, during the Kamakura shogunate, records indicate a SHIGEMOTO clan wielding considerable power and influence in the Kanto region of central Japan. This clan was known for its expertise in military tactics and its loyalty to the Minamoto clan, one of the most influential samurai clans of the time.

A notable figure bearing the SHIGEMOTO name was Shigemoto no Dōjo (1194-1253), a skilled swordsman and strategist who served as a trusted advisor to the first Kamakura shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo. Dōjo's teachings and strategies were highly regarded and had a lasting impact on the art of warfare in medieval Japan.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the SHIGEMOTO name continued to be associated with samurai families and military leaders. One prominent individual was Shigemoto Masatsune (1445-1518), a skilled archer and tactician who played a crucial role in the battles of the Sengoku period, a time of intense civil war and clan conflicts.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the SHIGEMOTO name appeared in various domains and regions, often associated with scholarly pursuits or administrative roles within the Tokugawa shogunate. Notably, Shigemoto Sakurayama (1705-1772) was a renowned poet and calligrapher who served as a court advisor to the Tokugawa shoguns.

Other notable figures bearing the SHIGEMOTO surname include Shigemoto Genshi (1719-1784), a prominent scholar and educator who contributed significantly to the spread of Confucian teachings in Japan, and Shigemoto Kiyokado (1812-1888), a respected artist and painter during the late Edo period.

While the SHIGEMOTO name has its origins in ancient Japan, it has since spread to various regions and countries, with individuals bearing this surname making valuable contributions across various fields, from warfare and politics to art and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shigemoto

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

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

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