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

Takamori, 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 Takamori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takamori in America

Takamori is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takamori surname appeared 193 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 Takamori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takamori 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 Takamori

The surname TAKAMORI is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century during the Nara period. It is derived from the words "taka," meaning "high" or "noble," and "mori," meaning "forest" or "grove." The name likely originated in a mountainous region of Japan, where the ancestors of those carrying the name may have lived or worked in a secluded, forested area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name TAKAMORI can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle from the 8th century that documented the lives and accomplishments of notable figures during that time. The name appears several times in reference to samurai warriors and officials who served under the Imperial Court.

In the 12th century, during the Kamakura period, there are records of a TAKAMORI family residing in the Kanto region of central Japan. This family held significant influence and played a role in the political and military affairs of the time.

One notable figure with the surname TAKAMORI was Takamori Saigo (1828-1877), a prominent samurai and leader of the Meiji Restoration, a pivotal event in Japanese history that saw the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule. Saigo is regarded as a national hero for his contributions to the movement.

Another individual of note was Takamori Sumitomo (1787-1862), the founder of the Sumitomo Group, one of the oldest and most influential business conglomerates in Japan. His legacy has endured through the company's continued success and impact on the Japanese economy.

In the realm of literature, Takamori Yukio (1925-1989) was a renowned novelist and essayist who explored themes of identity, cultural clash, and the human condition in his works. He was a recipient of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize, one of Japan's highest literary honors.

TAKAMORI has also been a prominent surname in the world of politics, with figures like Takamori Hayashi (1856-1928), a diplomat and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Meiji era, and Takamori Ogata (1870-1964), a politician and educator who played a significant role in the development of Japan's modern education system.

Throughout its long history, the surname TAKAMORI has been associated with individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of Japanese society, from warfare and politics to business and literature. While its origins may lie in the remote forests of ancient Japan, the name has transcended its humble beginnings to become a recognizable and respected moniker in the country's cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takamori

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

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

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