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

Shimono, 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 Shimono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shimono in America

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

The Shimono 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 Shimono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shimono 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 Shimono

The surname SHIMONO is of Japanese origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era in the island nation. It is believed to have derived from an old regional place name, possibly stemming from a combination of the Japanese words "shimo" meaning "lower" or "beneath", and "no" referring to a field or meadow.

During the Kamakura period, which spanned from 1185 to 1333, the use of hereditary surnames became more widespread among the samurai class and other nobility. It is within this timeframe that the earliest known records of the SHIMONO name can be found, often associated with influential families or clans in the western regions of Japan.

One notable historical figure bearing the SHIMONO surname was Shimono Masaharu, a renowned swordsmith who lived in the late 16th century. His expertly crafted katanas were highly prized by samurai warriors of the time, and some of his works are still preserved in museums today.

In the Edo period, which lasted from 1603 to 1868, the SHIMONO name appeared in various administrative records and documents. For instance, a Shimono Tokubei was listed as a respected merchant and landowner in the city of Osaka during the early 1700s.

As Japan entered the modern era, the SHIMONO surname continued to be carried by notable individuals. Shimono Hisashi, born in 1864, was a pioneering educator who established several prestigious schools in the Kansai region, contributing significantly to the advancement of education in Japan.

Another notable figure was Shimono Yuriko, a celebrated author and feminist activist who lived from 1890 to 1974. Her influential works explored themes of gender equality and social reform, and she played a pivotal role in the women's rights movement in Japan during the early 20th century.

While the SHIMONO name may have originated from a specific location or region in ancient Japan, it has since spread across the country and even to Japanese diaspora communities around the world. Its rich history spans centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse tapestry of Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shimono

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

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

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