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

Takahashi, 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 Takahashi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takahashi in America

Takahashi is the 6839th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takahashi surname appeared 4,928 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Takahashi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takahashi 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 Takahashi

The surname Takahashi is of Japanese origin, and it can be traced back to the early feudal period of Japan, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Japanese words "taka," meaning "tall" or "high," and "hashi," meaning "bridge" or "path." It is believed that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a prominent bridge or elevated path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takahashi name can be found in the historical records of the Kamakura Shogunate, a military government that ruled Japan from 1192 to 1333. During this period, the Takahashi family is mentioned as a prominent samurai clan serving under the Shogunate.

In the Muromachi period, spanning from 1336 to 1573, the Takahashi name appears in various historical documents and records. One notable figure from this era was Takahashi Masanaga, a renowned warrior and military strategist who served under the powerful Takeda clan during the Sengoku period (1467-1603).

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Takahashi name continued to be prominent, particularly in the Kanto region of central Japan. This period saw the rise of several Takahashi clan members who held influential positions within the Tokugawa Shogunate, the ruling military government of the time.

One of the most famous individuals with the Takahashi surname was Takahashi Korekiyo (1854-1936), a Japanese statesman and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1921 to 1922. He played a crucial role in shaping Japan's foreign policy during the early 20th century.

Another notable figure was Takahashi Yasuhiro (1856-1935), a prominent Japanese businessman and industrialist. He founded the Takahashi Kogyosho, a successful shipbuilding company that played a significant role in Japan's industrialization during the Meiji period (1868-1912).

In the literary world, Takahashi Muneteru (1871-1935) was a renowned Japanese novelist and poet. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and human emotions, were highly influential in the development of modern Japanese literature.

The Takahashi name has also been associated with several historical places and locations in Japan. For example, the Takahashi River in Shizuoka Prefecture and the Takahashi District in Okayama Prefecture are both named after the Takahashi clan that once held significant influence in those regions.

Overall, the surname Takahashi has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply intertwined with Japan's cultural, political, and economic development. From its origins as a name associated with prominent bridges or paths, it has evolved to be carried by influential individuals across various fields, solidifying its place in Japanese history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takahashi

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

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

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