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

Tashima, 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 Tashima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tashima in America

Tashima is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tashima surname appeared 248 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 Tashima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tashima 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 Tashima

The surname Tashima is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "tashi" meaning "supplement" or "addition" and "ma" meaning "town" or "village." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a supplementary or additional village.

The earliest known record of the Tashima surname dates back to the late 17th century, where it appeared in the village records of Iwate Prefecture, located in the northeastern region of Honshu, Japan's main island. At that time, the name was often spelled as "Tashima" or variations such as "Tashima" or "Tashima."

One of the earliest prominent figures with the Tashima surname was Tashima Nobuyuki (1748-1822), a samurai and military strategist who served under the Sendai Domain during the late Edo period. He was known for his expertise in military tactics and played a crucial role in defending the domain from various threats.

Another notable individual with the Tashima surname was Tashima Yoshio (1892-1967), a Japanese politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan from 1945 to 1946, playing a significant role in the country's transition to a post-war era.

In the realm of arts and culture, Tashima Seizo (1899-1985) was a renowned Japanese calligrapher and artist. He was known for his unique style and mastery of the traditional art form, and his works were highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.

The Tashima surname was also present in the world of sports. Tashima Hiroshi (1927-2001) was a professional baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants, one of Japan's most successful baseball teams. He was a skilled outfielder and was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.

Another notable figure with the Tashima surname was Tashima Kazuya (1936-2010), a Japanese businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the Tashima Corporation, a successful electronics manufacturing company that gained international recognition for its innovative products.

While the Tashima surname is not among the most common surnames in Japan, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tashima

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

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

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