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

Takimoto, 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 Takimoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takimoto in America

Takimoto is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takimoto surname appeared 179 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 Takimoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takimoto 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 Takimoto

The surname Takimoto originated in Japan, with records dating back to the 8th century CE. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "taki" meaning waterfall and "moto" meaning origin or source, suggesting the name may have originated from a place near a waterfall or a prominent waterfall location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takimoto name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle from the 8th century, where a person named Takimoto no Chikahiro is mentioned as a government official during the Nara period.

In the 12th century, the Takimoto name appeared in the Heike Monogatari, a famous Japanese epic that recounts the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans. The text mentions a Takimoto no Tokinobu, who was a loyal retainer of the Taira clan.

During the Kamakura period (1185–1333), the Takimoto family gained prominence as landowners and samurai in the Izu region of central Japan. Records from this time mention Takimoto no Yoshinao, a skilled warrior who fought alongside the Hojo clan.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Takimoto Tomoaki (1508–1585) was a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture). He was known for his skilled governance and his support of the arts and culture.

Another famous Takimoto was Takimoto Masayoshi (1675–1753), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a high-ranking official in the Tokugawa Shogunate. His works, including the poetry collection "Takimoto Shu," are considered important literary contributions of the Edo period.

During the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century, the Takimoto family continued to play a role in Japanese society. Takimoto Kiyotsugu (1834–1915) was a prominent businessman and industrialist who helped modernize Japan's textile industry.

Throughout its long history, the Takimoto name has been associated with various regions and place names across Japan, including Izu, Mino, and Edo (present-day Tokyo). While the exact origin of the name remains uncertain, its connection to natural features like waterfalls and its presence in historical records spanning over a millennium underscore its deep roots in Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takimoto

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

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

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