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

Takemoto, 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 Takemoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takemoto in America

Takemoto is the 24802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takemoto surname appeared 1,004 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 Takemoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takemoto 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 Takemoto

The surname Takemoto has its origins in Japan, and is believed to have emerged in the late 7th or early 8th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "take," meaning "bamboo," and "moto," meaning "origin" or "source." This suggests that the name may have originated in an area known for its bamboo groves or bamboo-related industries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takemoto name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This historical text mentions several individuals with the Takemoto surname, indicating that the name had already been established by that time.

During the Heian period (794-1185), the Takemoto family was known to have held positions of influence in the imperial court. One notable figure was Takemoto no Hiromichi (dates unknown), a high-ranking courtier who served under several emperors.

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Takemoto name was associated with the samurai class. Records from this era mention Takemoto Nobumitsu (1232-1296), a skilled swordsman and military strategist who played a significant role in the Mongol invasions of Japan.

The Muromachi period (1336-1573) saw the rise of the Takemoto family's influence in the world of arts and culture. Takemoto Gidō (1324-1390), a renowned painter and calligrapher, was a prominent figure during this time. His works are still celebrated today and can be found in various museums and collections.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Takemoto family produced several notable scholars and writers. One such figure was Takemoto Tōan (1572-1654), a Confucian philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the intellectual landscape of the time.

Another prominent individual from this era was Takemoto Masanobu (1683-1763), a celebrated writer and poet. His works, including the anthology "Takemoto Kashū," were widely read and influential in literary circles.

As the centuries passed, the Takemoto name continued to be associated with various fields, including politics, business, and academia. Notably, Takemoto Nobuhiro (1912-1992) was a prominent politician who served as the governor of Osaka Prefecture from 1983 to 1991.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takemoto

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

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

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