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

Tagami, 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 Tagami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tagami in America

Tagami is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tagami surname appeared 237 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 Tagami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tagami 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 Tagami

The surname TAGAMI is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Kansai region of western Japan, particularly in areas such as Osaka and Kyoto.

The name TAGAMI is composed of two kanji characters – "ta" (田) meaning "rice field" and "gami" (上) meaning "upper" or "superior." This combination suggests that the name may have been borne by individuals who owned or worked on prominent rice fields or agricultural lands in the region.

Historical records mention the name TAGAMI appearing in various documents and manuscripts from the Edo period (1603-1868). One notable example is the Tagami family, a samurai clan that served the Tokugawa shogunate during this time.

The earliest recorded instance of the TAGAMI surname dates back to the 16th century. Tagami Kiyonari (1530-1598) was a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over parts of present-day Shiga Prefecture. He was known for his military prowess and loyalty to Oda Nobunaga, a prominent figure in the unification of Japan.

Another famous bearer of the TAGAMI name was Tagami Munenaga (1565-1645), a renowned Zen Buddhist monk and calligrapher during the Edo period. His works are still celebrated for their artistic and spiritual significance.

In the 19th century, Tagami Kikusuke (1811-1872) was a prominent merchant and industrialist from Osaka. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region and was instrumental in introducing modern manufacturing techniques.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Tagami Naokichi (1848-1920) was a renowned educator and advocate for women's education. He founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women in Japan.

In more recent times, Tagami Masahiro (1929-2021) was a celebrated author and poet, known for his introspective works that explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.

While the TAGAMI surname is not as common as some other Japanese surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tagami

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

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

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