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

Shiratori, 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 Shiratori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shiratori in America

Shiratori is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shiratori surname appeared 106 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 Shiratori.

The history of the last name Shiratori

The surname Shiratori originates from Japan and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "shira" meaning white and "tori" meaning bird, suggesting a connection to a white bird or a place associated with white birds.

The earliest recorded instances of the Shiratori name can be found in ancient Japanese documents and records from the Kamakura period (1185-1333). These records often referred to individuals or families residing in areas with a significant presence of white birds or near locations with names related to white birds.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Shiratori name gained prominence, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Shiratori Masahiro (1412-1487), a skilled samurai and military strategist who served under the Ashikaga shogunate.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Shiratori family established themselves as influential landowners and administrators in various regions of Japan. Shiratori Yoshihiro (1675-1741), a renowned scholar and poet, gained recognition for his contributions to classical Japanese literature.

Another notable individual with the Shiratori surname was Shiratori Kurakichi (1838-1915), a businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji era. His efforts in promoting education and social welfare left a lasting impact on his community.

The Shiratori name also appeared in ancient records and manuscripts related to local legends and folklore. For instance, the "Shiratori no Monogatari" (Tale of the White Bird) is a famous folktale that originated in the Tohoku region of Japan, depicting the story of a white bird and its connections to the Shiratori family.

Throughout history, the Shiratori surname has been associated with various place names and locations in Japan, often reflecting the presence of white birds or related toponyms. Examples include Shiratori-mura (White Bird Village), Shiratori-jima (White Bird Island), and Shiratori-yama (White Bird Mountain).

While the Shiratori name has undergone minor spelling variations over the centuries, its core meaning and association with white birds have remained consistent, contributing to its rich cultural and historical significance within Japanese society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shiratori

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

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 Shiratori 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.

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

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