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

Takamoto, 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 Takamoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takamoto in America

Takamoto is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takamoto surname appeared 295 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 Takamoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takamoto 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 Takamoto

The surname Takamoto originates from Japan, with its roots dating back to the 8th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "taka," meaning "hawk" or "falcon," and "moto," meaning "origin" or "source." The name likely referred to people who lived in an area where hawks or falcons were abundant or had a connection to these birds.

The earliest recorded instances of the Takamoto name can be found in ancient Japanese family records and scrolls from the Heian period (794-1185 AD). During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Takaamoto" or "Takamotō," reflecting variations in the Japanese writing system.

One notable historical figure with the Takamoto surname was Takamoto no Kuronushi, a renowned samurai and military strategist who lived during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). He served under the shogunate and played a crucial role in several battles against rival clans.

In the 16th century, the Takamoto family established themselves as landowners and feudal lords in the Kōchi Prefecture of Shikoku Island. Their family crest, featuring a hawk or falcon, can still be found in historical records and on various artifacts from that era.

Another significant figure was Takamoto Katsushiro (1653-1714), a Confucian scholar and poet who gained recognition for his literary works during the Edo period (1603-1868). His writings provided valuable insights into the social and cultural aspects of that time.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the Takamoto family played a role in the modernization of Japan, with several members holding influential positions in the government and military. One such figure was Takamoto Masahiro (1823-1892), a statesman and diplomat who played a pivotal role in establishing Japan's diplomatic relations with Western nations.

In more recent history, Takamoto Masao (1908-1992) was a renowned artist and calligrapher known for his innovative techniques and contributions to the development of modern Japanese calligraphy.

The Takamoto name has also been carried by various notable individuals in fields such as sports, business, and academia, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those bearing this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takamoto

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

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

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