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

Teramoto, 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 Teramoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teramoto in America

Teramoto is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teramoto surname appeared 338 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 Teramoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teramoto 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 Teramoto

The surname Teramoto is of Japanese origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It originated in the Chugoku region of western Japan, particularly in the area now known as Hiroshima Prefecture. The name is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "tera" meaning temple and "moto" meaning origin or source, suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have lived near a temple or had some connection to a Buddhist monastery.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Teramoto name can be found in the Muromachi Period (1336-1573) when it appeared in a local census record from the village of Teramoto, now part of Hiroshima City. This village was likely named after an individual or family with the surname Teramoto, indicating their presence in the region at that time.

During the Edo Period (1603-1868), the Teramoto family gained prominence as samurai retainers serving the powerful Asano clan, which ruled over the Hiroshima domain. Notable individuals from this era include Teramoto Masatsugu (1602-1673), a skilled swordsman and military strategist, and Teramoto Nobuyuki (1647-1712), a scholar and poet who served as a advisor to the Asano lords.

In the late 19th century, as Japan modernized and adopted a nationwide system of family names, the Teramoto surname spread beyond its traditional stronghold in Hiroshima. One notable figure from this period was Teramoto Kunikyo (1859-1936), a pioneering educator who established one of Japan's first modern universities, the Shinshu University in Nagano Prefecture.

Another historically significant individual with the Teramoto name was Teramoto Enga (1872-1940), a renowned Buddhist scholar and calligrapher who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional Japanese arts and culture during the turbulent Meiji and Taisho eras.

In more recent times, the Teramoto surname has been borne by several accomplished individuals, such as Teramoto Tatsuma (1912-1998), a respected physicist who made significant contributions to the development of nuclear energy in Japan, and Teramoto Hiroshi (1950-), a celebrated architect known for his innovative designs that blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern sensibilities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teramoto

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

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

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