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

Tsuchiyama, 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 Tsuchiyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsuchiyama in America

Tsuchiyama is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsuchiyama surname appeared 150 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 Tsuchiyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsuchiyama 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 Tsuchiyama

The surname TSUCHIYAMA originated in Japan. Its roots can be traced back to the Heian period, spanning from 794 to 1185 CE. The name is derived from the Japanese words "tsuchi" meaning "earth" and "yama" meaning "mountain." This combination suggests an ancestral connection to mountainous or hilly regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TSUCHIYAMA name appears in the Azuma Kagami, a historic text chronicling the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). The text mentions a samurai warrior named Tsuchiyama Nobuyoshi, who fought in the Gempei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans in the late 12th century.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), the TSUCHIYAMA name gained prominence in the Echizen Province (present-day Fukui Prefecture). Historical records from this era mention Tsuchiyama Morichika, a prominent landowner and influential figure in the region.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the TSUCHIYAMA family flourished in the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture). Tsuchiyama Masanobu, a renowned scholar and poet, was born in 1648 and became renowned for his contributions to Japanese literature.

Another notable figure bearing the TSUCHIYAMA name was Tsuchiyama Gentoku, a skilled swordsmith who lived in the late 16th century. His works were highly prized and are still considered masterpieces of Japanese sword craftsmanship.

In the Meiji era (1868-1912 CE), Tsuchiyama Hidetoshi, born in 1832, gained recognition as a prominent educator and advocate for modernizing Japan's education system. He played a significant role in establishing the country's modern educational institutions.

Throughout its history, the TSUCHIYAMA name has been associated with various professions, from samurai warriors and landowners to scholars, poets, and artisans. The name's roots in the Japanese language and its connection to mountainous regions have endured, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsuchiyama

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

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

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