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

Tateishi, 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 Tateishi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tateishi in America

Tateishi is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tateishi surname appeared 281 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 Tateishi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tateishi 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 Tateishi

The surname Tateishi is a Japanese family name that originated in the late 16th century. It is believed to have roots in the Tate region of Japan, with the suffix "ishi" meaning "stone" or "rock." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent stone formation or worked with stone as a mason or sculptor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tateishi name can be found in the Edo period records from the early 17th century. These documents mention a samurai warrior named Tateishi Nobuyuki, who served under the Tokugawa shogunate in the early 1600s.

During the Edo period, the Tateishi family established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants in the Kanto region of Japan. Notable figures from this time include Tateishi Yoshitsugu (1635-1711), a successful silk trader, and Tateishi Hikozaemon (1678-1743), a respected calligrapher and poet.

As the Meiji Restoration ushered in a new era of modernization in Japan, the Tateishi name gained prominence in various fields. Tateishi Korekiyo (1856-1923) was a pioneering educator who helped establish Japan's modern educational system, while Tateishi Masayuki (1878-1945) was a renowned architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Tokyo.

In the 20th century, the Tateishi name continued to be associated with achievement and excellence. Tateishi Hiroshi (1920-2001) was a celebrated author and literary critic, while Tateishi Koji (1928-2012) was a respected journalist and political commentator.

Another notable figure was Tateishi Masami (1942-2022), a prominent environmental activist and founder of the Citizens' Nuclear Information Center, who played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the dangers of nuclear power in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

Throughout its history, the Tateishi surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, merchants, artists, educators, architects, writers, and activists. While the name's origins can be traced back to the 16th century, its legacy continues to evolve, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bear this distinguished Japanese family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tateishi

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

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

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