2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Takamine
A Japanese surname derived from a place name referring to a high peak or mountain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Takamine. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Takamine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Takamine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Takamine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (14.9%) and Hispanic (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Takamine
The surname Takamine is of Japanese origin, derived from the Japanese words "taka" meaning "tall" or "high" and "mine" meaning "peak" or "ridge." This suggests that the name originated from a geographic location characterized by a tall mountain or ridge. The name can be traced back to the early feudal period in Japan, around the 12th to 16th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takamine surname appears in the Azuma Kagami, a historical record compiled in the late 13th century. The text mentions a samurai warrior named Takamine Nobuyoshi, who served under the Kamakura Shogunate during the late Kamakura period (1185–1333).
In the Muromachi period (1336–1573), a prominent family of daimyo (feudal lords) bore the Takamine name. The Takamine clan ruled over a vast domain in the present-day Gunma Prefecture, with their ancestral seat located in the mountainous region known as Takamine-jō (literally "Takamine Castle").
During the Sengoku period (1467–1603), a renowned samurai named Takamine Nobunari (1533–1599) was known for his skilled leadership and unwavering loyalty to the powerful Takeda clan. Nobunari's exploits are documented in various historical records, including the Kōyō Gunkan, a military chronicle from the late 16th century.
In the Edo period (1603–1868), the Takamine surname gained prominence in the field of medicine and natural sciences. Takamine Jōkichi (1854–1922), a renowned chemist and entrepreneur, is credited with the first successful commercial production of adrenaline, a groundbreaking achievement in the field of biochemistry.
Another notable figure from this era was Takamine Hideo (1629–1708), a renowned poet and scholar of classical Japanese literature. His anthology of waka poetry, titled "Takamine-shū," is considered a significant literary work from the late Edo period.
Throughout the centuries, the Takamine surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including artists, academics, and political figures. One such individual was Takamine Gō (1873–1935), a prominent painter and printmaker who played a crucial role in the development of the modern Japanese art movement known as Nihonga.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Takamine
Among Census respondents with the surname Takamine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (14.9%) and Hispanic (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Takamine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Takamine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander76.0% · 92
- Two or more races14.9% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 7
- White2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Takamine
Takamine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-21 bearers (-16.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 28,519 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+14 bearers (+13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,319 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-16.4%) | Down 28,519 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.1%) | Up 11,319 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Takamine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #141,309 | 7.4% |
| Count | 107 | 121 | 13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Takamine bearers went from 107 to 121 (+13.1% change). The surname moved up 11,319 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #141,309.
FAQ
Takamine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Takamine?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Takamine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Takamine?
Takamine ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Takamine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Takamine.
Has Takamine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Takamine went from 107 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 14 (+13.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Takamine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Takamine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 76.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (14.9%) and Hispanic (5.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Takamine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.0% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Takamine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (76.0%), Two or More Races (14.9%), Hispanic (5.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Takamine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Takamine mean?
A Japanese surname derived from a place name referring to a high peak or mountain. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Takamine (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Takamine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.