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

Tamaru, 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 Tamaru surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamaru in America

Tamaru is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamaru surname appeared 103 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 Tamaru.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamaru 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 Tamaru

The surname Tamaru has its origins in Japan, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the Kansai region, particularly in the prefectures of Nara and Osaka. The name is derived from the Japanese words "ta," meaning "rice field," and "maru," meaning "circle" or "town." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a circular or walled town surrounded by rice fields.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tamaru can be found in a historical document from the late Muromachi period (1336-1573), which referred to a prominent family of landowners in the Nara region. The name is also mentioned in several local records and cadastral surveys from the Edo period (1603-1868), indicating the presence of Tamaru families in various villages and towns across the Kansai region.

During the Edo period, a notable figure bearing the surname Tamaru was Tamaru Masayuki (1630-1702), a samurai and retainer of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was known for his military prowess and his contributions to the development of various martial arts techniques.

In the 19th century, Tamaru Hansaku (1822-1887) was a prominent merchant and landowner from Osaka. He was involved in the trading of silk and other textiles, and his business dealings extended throughout Japan and abroad.

Another notable figure was Tamaru Kiyoaki (1859-1924), a scholar and educator who played a significant role in modernizing Japan's educational system during the Meiji era. He was instrumental in introducing Western-style teaching methods and curricula into Japanese schools.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Tamaru surname also gained recognition through the works of Tamaru Kenji (1878-1942), a renowned poet and literary critic. His poetry often explored themes of nature and the human condition, and he was regarded as one of the leading figures of the Taisho era literary movement.

While the name Tamaru continues to be found in various parts of Japan today, its historical roots can be traced back to the Kansai region, where it was closely associated with landowners, merchants, and notable figures in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamaru

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

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

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