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

Takemura, 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 Takemura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takemura in America

Takemura is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takemura surname appeared 254 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 Takemura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takemura 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 Takemura

The surname Takemura is a Japanese family name that originated from the Kansai region of Japan during the Edo period (1603-1867). It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "take," meaning "bamboo," and "mura," meaning "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have originated from a village or community associated with bamboo cultivation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takemura name can be found in the Samurai family records from the late 16th century, where it is mentioned as a prominent samurai clan in the Osaka area. The Takemura family played a significant role in the military and political affairs of the region during the Sengoku period (1467-1603) and the early Edo period.

During the Edo period, the Takemura family established themselves as successful merchants and landowners in the Osaka and Kyoto regions. They were involved in the silk trade and other commercial activities, contributing to the economic prosperity of the area.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Takemura Masaki (1718-1801) gained recognition as a prominent scholar and author. He wrote extensively on topics such as Confucianism, literature, and philosophy, leaving a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Takemura surname was Takemura Yosuke (1847-1934), a pioneering businessman and industrialist. He played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan's textile industry and was instrumental in introducing Western technologies and manufacturing methods.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the Takemura family continued to hold significant influence in the Kansai region. Takemura Makiko (1854-1923), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, established several schools and organizations aimed at improving the education and social status of women in Japan.

In the 20th century, Takemura Masao (1901-1983) gained recognition as a renowned sculptor and artist. His works, influenced by traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern art movements, earned him critical acclaim both domestically and internationally.

Throughout its history, the Takemura surname has been associated with various professions, including samurai warriors, merchants, scholars, industrialists, educators, and artists, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takemura

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

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

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