2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Takeyama
A Japanese surname meaning "tall mountain".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Takeyama. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Takeyama surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Takeyama in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Takeyama, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and White (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Takeyama
The surname "TAKEYAMA" originates from Japan, with its roots dating back to the feudal era of the 12th to 19th centuries. The name is derived from the Japanese words "take," meaning "bamboo," and "yama," meaning "mountain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person residing near a bamboo-covered mountain or in a region known for its bamboo groves.
In ancient Japanese records, the name "TAKEYAMA" can be traced back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333). During this time, the Takeyama clan was a prominent samurai family that held significant influence in the Kyoto region. One notable member was Takeyama Masanori, a skilled warrior who served under the renowned shogun Ashikaga Takauji in the 14th century.
The name "TAKEYAMA" also appears in various historical documents from the Muromachi period (1336-1573). One example is the Taiheiki, a Japanese war tale that recounts the conflicts between the Northern and Southern Courts during the 14th century. The text mentions a Takeyama Nobunaga, a skilled archer who fought alongside the Southern Court forces.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Takeyama clan continued to play a prominent role in Japanese society. Takeyama Masahiro (1603-1672) was a respected scholar and politician who served as a daimyo (feudal lord) in the Aizu domain. His contributions to the region's governance and promotion of education were widely recognized.
Another notable figure was Takeyama Michiaki (1767-1838), a renowned calligrapher and poet who gained recognition for his mastery of the traditional Japanese arts. His works were highly sought after and are still appreciated by collectors and connoisseurs today.
In the late 19th century, Takeyama Chikuun (1861-1938) was a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar who contributed significantly to the revitalization of Zen Buddhism in Japan. His teachings and writings influenced many practitioners and helped preserve the traditions of Zen philosophy and practice.
Throughout history, the surname "TAKEYAMA" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, scholars, artists, and religious figures. While the name may have originated from a geographical reference, it has become a respected surname in Japanese society, carrying a rich heritage and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Takeyama
Among Census respondents with the surname Takeyama, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and White (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Takeyama bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Takeyama surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander82.2% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 8
- White5.6% · 6
- Two or more races4.7% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Takeyama
Takeyama appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-13 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 24,192 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,336 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 24,192 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Up 9,336 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Takeyama surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #151,639 | 5.8% |
| Count | 100 | 107 | 7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Takeyama bearers went from 100 to 107 (+7.0% change). The surname moved up 9,336 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #151,639.
FAQ
Takeyama surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Takeyama?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Takeyama. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Takeyama?
Takeyama ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Takeyama. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Takeyama.
Has Takeyama become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Takeyama went from 100 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 7 (+7.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Takeyama?
Among Census respondents with the surname Takeyama, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and White (5.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Takeyama in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.2% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Takeyama appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (82.2%), Hispanic (7.5%), White (5.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Takeyama (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Takeyama mean?
A Japanese surname meaning "tall mountain". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Takeyama (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Takeyama?
If you just want to know how common the surname Takeyama is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.