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

Toyoshima, 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 Toyoshima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toyoshima in America

Toyoshima is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toyoshima surname appeared 104 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 Toyoshima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toyoshima 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 Toyoshima

The surname Toyoshima is of Japanese origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "toyo" meaning "abundant" or "plentiful" and "shima" meaning "island." This suggests the name may have originated from an island location that was known for its abundant resources or fertility.

One of the earliest known records of the Toyoshima name dates back to the late 1500s in the Kagoshima region of southern Japan. There are references to a samurai warrior named Toyoshima Yasutaka who fought in battles against rival clans during this period. His son, Toyoshima Nobunao, also became a respected samurai and leader.

In the 17th century, the Toyoshima family established themselves as landowners and administrators in the Satsuma Domain, which covered parts of modern-day Kagoshima Prefecture. Historical documents from this time mention several Toyoshima clan members serving as local officials and tax collectors.

One notable figure was Toyoshima Masanori (1580-1657), a skilled military strategist and advisor to the Shimazu clan, who were among the most powerful feudal lords in southern Japan. His exploits are recorded in several historical texts and chronicles.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Toyoshima name spread to other regions of Japan as family members relocated or were appointed to administrative positions in different domains. For example, Toyoshima Hidemasa (1738-1822) served as a magistrate in the city of Edo (modern-day Tokyo).

Other prominent individuals with the Toyoshima surname include Toyoshima Yoshio (1890-1955), a successful businessman and industrialist who founded the Toyoshima Corporation, and Toyoshima Keiko (1936-2013), a renowned author and playwright known for her works exploring feminist themes and women's experiences in post-war Japan.

While the Toyoshima name has its roots in feudal Japan, it has endured and spread across the country over the centuries. The name's connection to an "abundant island" reflects the resilience and prosperity of this family lineage throughout Japanese history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toyoshima

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

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

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