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

Shigemura, 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 Shigemura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shigemura in America

Shigemura is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shigemura surname appeared 151 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 Shigemura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shigemura 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 Shigemura

The surname "SHIGEMURA" is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two kanji characters, "shige" and "mura," which together signify a prosperous or flourishing village.

During the Kamakura and Muromachi periods in Japan, spanning from the late 12th to the late 16th century, the practice of using hereditary surnames became more widespread among the samurai class and aristocracy. The name Shigemura likely emerged during this time, indicating a connection to a thriving community or settlement.

Historical records from the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568-1603) mention a prominent samurai family bearing the Shigemura name. This family served under the renowned warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi and played a significant role in the unification of Japan during that era.

One notable individual with the surname Shigemura was Shigemura Masataka, a skilled swordsman and military strategist who lived from 1553 to 1619. He was a loyal retainer of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and played a crucial role in several key battles during the Sengoku period.

In the late 16th century, a village called Shigemura-mura (literally "Shigemura Village") was established in the current-day Gunma Prefecture. This village likely took its name from a prominent family or individual bearing the Shigemura surname, further solidifying the name's connection to prosperous settlements.

Another historically significant figure was Shigemura Nobumori, a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived from 1627 to 1703. He was renowned for his mastery of Zen teachings and his contributions to the philosophical discourse of his time.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Shigemura family continued to hold a respected position among the samurai class. Shigemura Tomonori, born in 1765, was a skilled swordsman and military tactician who served under the Tokugawa Shogunate.

As the centuries passed, the name Shigemura spread across various regions of Japan, with families bearing this surname found in areas such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. While not among the most common Japanese surnames, the name Shigemura has maintained a presence throughout Japanese history, with its roots deeply intertwined with the country's cultural and military heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shigemura

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

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

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