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

Terasaki, 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 Terasaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Terasaki in America

Terasaki is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Terasaki surname appeared 114 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 Terasaki.

The history of the last name Terasaki

The surname Terasaki originates from Japan and dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "tera" meaning temple and "saki" meaning cape or promontory, suggesting an association with a temple located on a prominent landform.

The earliest known records of the Terasaki name appear in the Kamakura region of Japan during the late Muromachi period (1336-1573). In these records, the name is often spelled with slight variations, such as Terasaki, Terazaki, and Terasaki.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Terasaki surname was Terasaki Hidenaga, a samurai warrior who served under the Hojo clan in the early 17th century. Another notable figure was Terasaki Masanari, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived during the Edo period (1603-1868).

In the 18th century, the Terasaki family established a prominent presence in the town of Odawara, located in the Kanagawa Prefecture. Terasaki Shigeyoshi (1701-1784) was a respected scholar and educator who founded a private school in Odawara that attracted students from across the region.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Terasaki Munenori (1832-1901) was a prominent political figure who served as a member of the House of Peers, the upper house of the Imperial Diet. He played a significant role in the modernization of Japan and the establishment of the Meiji Constitution.

Another notable individual was Terasaki Tomokichi (1861-1926), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Nagoya. He founded the Terasaki Gakuen, an educational institution that continues to operate to this day.

It is important to note that while the Terasaki surname has a rich history in Japan, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange. However, the focus of this report is solely on the historical origins and significance of the surname within the Japanese context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Terasaki

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

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 Terasaki 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.

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

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