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

Tamaki, 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 Tamaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamaki in America

Tamaki is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamaki surname appeared 329 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 Tamaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamaki 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 Tamaki

The surname Tamaki has its origins in Japan, emerging during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). It is derived from the Japanese words "tama," meaning "jewel" or "gem," and "ki," which can signify "tree" or "wood." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with precious materials or forestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tamaki name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD) records, where it appears in reference to a prominent samurai family from the Kanto region. This family played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the time.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), a notable figure named Tamaki Masatsura (1547-1615) emerged as a skilled warrior and strategist. He served under the powerful Tokugawa clan and was instrumental in several battles that solidified their dominance.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the Tamaki name was associated with the town of Tamaki, located in present-day Fukushima Prefecture. This town was known for its traditional craftsmanship, particularly in the production of lacquerware and woodwork.

Another prominent individual bearing the Tamaki surname was Tamaki Bunkin (1801-1875), a talented artist and calligrapher who gained recognition during the late Edo period. His works are highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Tamaki Miura (1836-1888) was a influential educator and scholar who advocated for the modernization of Japan's education system. He played a pivotal role in establishing several prestigious schools and universities.

It is worth noting that variations of the Tamaki name, such as Tamakai and Tamakawa, have also been recorded throughout Japanese history, indicating the potential for regional or dialectal differences in the spelling and pronunciation.

While the Tamaki surname is not among the most common in Japan, it has a rich history that spans centuries and is deeply rooted in the country's cultural and societal developments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamaki

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

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

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