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

Takizawa, 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 Takizawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takizawa in America

Takizawa is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takizawa surname appeared 174 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 Takizawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takizawa 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 Takizawa

The surname Takizawa is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the early Edo period in the 17th century. It originated from the region of Takizawa, a rural area located in the northern part of Honshu island, which was known for its fertile farmlands and scenic landscapes.

The name Takizawa is derived from the Japanese words "taki," meaning waterfall, and "zawa," which translates to a small valley or ravine. This suggests that the name likely refers to a location characterized by a waterfall nestled within a small valley or gorge, a common geographical feature in the mountainous regions of Japan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takizawa surname can be found in the Okudaira Family Records, a historical document dating back to the late 17th century. This document mentions a Takizawa family who served as samurai retainers for the Okudaira clan, a prominent feudal family during the Edo period.

In the 18th century, the Takizawa name gained recognition through the accomplishments of Takizawa Bakin, a renowned writer and scholar born in 1767. Bakin is considered one of the greatest novelists of the late Edo period and is known for his masterpiece, the epic novel "Nansō Satomi Hakkenden," which remains a celebrated work of Japanese literature to this day.

Another notable figure with the Takizawa surname was Takizawa Kenkichi, a politician and diplomat who lived from 1838 to 1909. Kenkichi played a significant role in the early years of the Meiji Restoration, serving as a diplomat and negotiating treaties with Western nations on behalf of the new Japanese government.

In the 20th century, Takizawa Osamu, born in 1926, made his mark as a renowned architect and urban planner. His notable works include the design of the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which stands as a landmark in the city's skyline.

The Takizawa name also gained recognition in the world of sports through Takizawa Noboru, a professional baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants in the 1950s and 1960s. Noboru was a standout pitcher and helped lead the Giants to several championship titles during his illustrious career.

While the Takizawa surname may not be as widely known as some other Japanese family names, its historical roots and the accomplishments of those who have carried the name throughout the centuries have contributed to its enduring legacy in Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takizawa

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

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

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