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

Takashima, 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 Takashima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takashima in America

Takashima is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takashima surname appeared 452 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 Takashima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takashima 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 Takashima

The surname Takashima is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "taka," meaning "tall" or "high," and "shima," meaning "island." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a tall or elevated island.

In the Shoku Nihongi, an ancient Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century, there are references to a "Takashima no Kori," which translates to "the district of Takashima." This indicates that the name was already in use during the Nara period (710-794 CE) and may have been associated with a particular region or administrative district.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Takashima was Takashima no Kanemoto, a prominent samurai who lived during the late Heian period (794-1185 CE). He served under the Minamoto clan and was known for his military exploits during the Genpei War (1180-1185 CE).

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), there was a notable Buddhist monk named Takashima Genkan (1210-1279). He was a prominent figure in the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism and is credited with establishing several temples in the Kyoto area.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), the Takashima clan rose to prominence as a powerful samurai family in the Kyushu region. One of their most celebrated members was Takashima Toranosuke (1492-1561), a skilled warrior who fought alongside the legendary Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Takashima name was associated with the Tokugawa shogunate. Takashima Kenrio (1732-1795) was a respected scholar and advisor to the Tokugawa shogun, known for his expertise in Confucian studies and his contributions to education.

Another notable figure from this period was Takashima Shuhan (1793-1865), a revered painter and calligrapher who was celebrated for his mastery of the traditional Japanese arts. His works are still highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections around the world.

While the surname Takashima has its roots in ancient Japan, it has also been carried by individuals of Japanese descent who have made significant contributions in various fields around the globe. However, it is important to note that this historical account focuses solely on the surname's origins and prominent bearers within Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takashima

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

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

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