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

Takasaki, 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 Takasaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takasaki in America

Takasaki is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takasaki surname appeared 228 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 Takasaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takasaki 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 Takasaki

The surname TAKASAKI is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is derived from the name of a town located in the Gunma Prefecture, a region situated in the northwestern part of the Kanto Plain on the main island of Honshu.

The name TAKASAKI is believed to have originated from a combination of the Japanese words "taka," meaning "tall" or "high," and "saki," meaning "cape" or "promontory." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a prominent geographical feature in the area, such as a high ridge or a prominent headland.

Historical records indicate that the TAKASAKI name first appeared in the Gunma region during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). It is possible that the name was initially used to identify individuals or families who hailed from the town of Takasaki or its surrounding areas.

One of the earliest documented references to the TAKASAKI name can be found in the Gunma-no-Kuni Fudoki, a historical record of the Gunma Prefecture compiled in the early 8th century. This text mentions a family bearing the TAKASAKI surname, although the specific details of their lineage and origins remain obscure.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the TAKASAKI surname. One prominent figure was Takasaki Masahiro (1561-1637), a prominent samurai and military tactician who served under the renowned warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Sengoku period.

Another noteworthy individual was Takasaki Nobuyoshi (1763-1825), a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism during the Edo period.

In the realm of literature, Takasaki Masahide (1917-2002) was a renowned poet and essayist whose works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.

The TAKASAKI surname has also been associated with several notable artists and musicians. Takasaki Hiroshi (1934-2010) was a celebrated printmaker and woodblock artist known for his innovative techniques and striking compositions.

Lastly, Takasaki Masaharu (1957-present) is a renowned composer and musician who has contributed extensively to the world of contemporary classical music and film scores.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diversity associated with the TAKASAKI surname, which has endured as a testament to the cultural heritage of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takasaki

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

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

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