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

Tamayose, 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 Tamayose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamayose in America

Tamayose is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamayose surname appeared 134 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 Tamayose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamayose 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 Tamayose

The surname "TAMAYOSE" originates from the Ryukyu Islands, a chain of islands located in the far southwestern part of the Japanese archipelago. The name is believed to have emerged during the 15th century when the Ryukyu Kingdom was a thriving maritime trading hub.

According to historical records, the name "TAMAYOSE" is derived from the Okinawan language, with "tama" meaning "ball" and "yose" meaning "to bring together" or "to gather." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to trading or gathering goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the "TAMAYOSE" name dates back to the 16th century, when a merchant bearing this surname was mentioned in the annals of the Ryukyu Kingdom's royal court. This merchant, Tamayose Chōkō, was known for his extensive trading activities with various regions across East Asia.

During the 17th century, the "TAMAYOSE" name appeared in several official records of the Satsuma Domain, which controlled the Ryukyu Islands at the time. This indicates that members of the Tamayose family had established themselves as prominent figures in the region's trade and commerce.

In the 18th century, Tamayose Hikokichi, a renowned navigator and explorer, embarked on voyages throughout the Pacific Ocean, reaching as far as the Hawaiian Islands. His travels and contributions to maritime knowledge brought recognition to the Tamayose name.

Another notable figure was Tamayose Hisamatsu, born in 1825, who served as a high-ranking official in the Ryukyu Kingdom's court during the 19th century. He played a crucial role in maintaining diplomatic relations with various nations, including China and Japan.

As the Ryukyu Kingdom became increasingly influenced by Japan in the late 19th century, the "TAMAYOSE" surname spread beyond the Ryukyu Islands. Tamayose Masanori, born in 1865, was a prominent scholar and educator who contributed to the preservation of Okinawan culture and language.

Throughout its history, the "TAMAYOSE" surname has been associated with maritime trade, navigation, exploration, and cultural preservation, reflecting the rich heritage of the Ryukyu Islands and their pivotal role in the region's economic and cultural exchanges.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamayose

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

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

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