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

Tsushima, 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 Tsushima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsushima in America

Tsushima is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsushima surname appeared 106 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 Tsushima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsushima 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 Tsushima

Tsushima is a Japanese surname that originates from the island of the same name located in the Korean Strait. The island has been part of Japan since ancient times and was an important strategic location for trade and naval activities.

The name Tsushima is believed to derive from the Ainu language, which was spoken by the indigenous people of the region. The word "tsu-shima" is thought to mean "remote island" or "distant island," reflecting the island's geographic location off the coast of mainland Japan.

Records of the Tsushima surname can be traced back to the 8th century CE during the Nara period in Japan. The name appears in historical documents and records related to the island and its inhabitants. One notable early reference is found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle from the 8th century, which mentions individuals with the Tsushima surname serving as governors or administrators on the island.

The earliest recorded individual with the Tsushima surname is Tsushima no Naokata, a samurai warrior who lived in the late 12th century. He played a significant role in the Genpei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans, and was known for his loyalty and bravery.

Another prominent figure with the Tsushima surname was Tsushima Masanao (1683-1757), a notable scholar and Confucian philosopher during the Edo period. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which influenced the intellectual and political discourse of his time.

During the Sengoku period (15th-17th centuries), the Tsushima clan was a powerful feudal family that controlled the island of Tsushima. One notable member was Tsushima Hirobumi (1540-1615), a skilled diplomat and negotiator who played a crucial role in establishing trade and diplomatic relations between Japan and Korea.

In more recent history, Tsushima Hiromi (1914-1982) was a renowned Japanese sculptor and artist known for her abstract and modernist works. Her sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across Japan.

Throughout its long history, the Tsushima surname has been associated with the island of the same name, reflecting the deep ties between the name and the geographic location from which it originated. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, it remains a distinct Japanese surname with a rich cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsushima

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

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

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