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

Tsukayama, 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 Tsukayama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsukayama in America

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

The Tsukayama 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 Tsukayama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsukayama 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 Tsukayama

The surname Tsukayama is of Japanese origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 12th century. It is a combination of two distinct words: "tsuka," meaning "mound" or "hill," and "yama," meaning "mountain." This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographical location characterized by its hilly or mountainous terrain.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tsukayama name can be found in historical documents from the Kamakura period (1185-1333). During this era, Japan underwent significant political and social transformations, with the rise of the samurai warrior class and the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate. It is likely that the Tsukayama name was associated with a prominent family or clan that held influence during this pivotal time.

One of the earliest known references to the Tsukayama name appears in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle compiled in the late 13th century. This document mentions a samurai named Tsukayama Sadamori, who served under the renowned military leader Yoritomo Minamoto during the Genpei War (1180-1185).

In the 15th century, during the Muromachi period, the Tsukayama name gained further prominence when a family of the same name established themselves as wealthy landowners in the Kansai region of Japan. Historical records indicate that the Tsukayama family played a significant role in the development of agriculture and trade in the area.

Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have carried the Tsukayama surname. One such individual was Tsukayama Yoshinori (1545-1623), a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate. Another prominent Tsukayama was Tsukayama Nobuyuki (1632-1704), a renowned poet and calligrapher whose works were celebrated during the Edo period.

In the 19th century, Tsukayama Katsutoshi (1826-1890) made significant contributions to the field of education. As a scholar and educator, he played a pivotal role in modernizing Japan's educational system during the Meiji Restoration.

More recently, Tsukayama Akihiro (1941-2013) gained recognition as a renowned architect whose designs blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern architectural principles. His works, such as the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, have been widely acclaimed for their beauty and functionality.

While the Tsukayama name may have evolved over time, its origins remain deeply rooted in Japan's rich cultural heritage, reflecting the country's diverse landscapes and the influential roles played by prominent families throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsukayama

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

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

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