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

Takehara, 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 Takehara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takehara in America

Takehara is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takehara surname appeared 260 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 Takehara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takehara 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 Takehara

The surname TAKEHARA originated in Japan, with its roots dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "take," meaning "bamboo," and "hara," meaning "field" or "plain." This combination suggests that the name originated from a geographic location characterized by bamboo groves or bamboo fields.

TAKEHARA is a locational surname, which means that it was initially assigned to individuals based on their place of residence or origin. Such surnames were common during the feudal period in Japan when families were closely tied to specific regions or villages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TAKEHARA name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle from the 8th century. This ancient text mentions a prominent figure named TAKEHARA no Hiromichi, who served as a court official during the Nara period (710-794).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the TAKEHARA family gained prominence as influential landowners and warriors. Notably, TAKEHARA Tsunenaga (1235-1298) was a renowned samurai and military commander who served under the Hojo clan, one of the most powerful families of the time.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the TAKEHARA name was associated with several notable scholars and artists. One such figure was TAKEHARA Shunsen (1751-1806), a celebrated painter and printmaker known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints depicting Kabuki actors and beautiful women.

Another prominent TAKEHARA was Yasunari TAKEHARA (1888-1965), a renowned novelist and poet who played a significant role in the Japanese literary scene of the early 20th century. His works, such as "Nanairo Inazuma" (The Rainbow Thunderbolt), explored themes of love, family, and societal issues.

In more recent history, the TAKEHARA name has been carried by individuals from various fields, including politics, business, and academia. For example, Yasuo TAKEHARA (1904-1990) was a prominent Japanese businessman who served as the president of the Yokohama Rubber Company (now Yokohama Tire Corporation) from 1961 to 1977.

While the TAKEHARA surname may have evolved over time and spread across different regions of Japan, its roots can be traced back to the ancient bamboo fields that inspired its original meaning and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takehara

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

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

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