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

Uchima, 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 Uchima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uchima in America

Uchima is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uchima surname appeared 206 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 Uchima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uchima 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 Uchima

The surname Uchima finds its origins in Japan, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "uchi" meaning "inside" and "ma" meaning "space" or "room," suggesting that the name may have been associated with occupations related to interior spaces or domestic work.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Uchima name can be found in the historical records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, where a certain Uchima Katsusuke is listed as a samurai warrior who fought in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. This pivotal battle solidified the Tokugawa clan's control over Japan and marked the beginning of the Edo period.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Uchima name was prominent in the region of Kyushu, particularly in the city of Nagasaki. A notable figure from this era was Uchima Seishiro (1682-1738), a renowned scholar and calligrapher who was highly regarded for his mastery of the Japanese writing system.

In the late 19th century, as Japan underwent rapid modernization and westernization, the Uchima family played a significant role in the establishment of the Nagasaki Shipyard, one of the country's first modern shipbuilding facilities. Uchima Tsunehiko (1836-1901) was a prominent shipbuilder and engineer who contributed greatly to the development of Japan's maritime industry.

As Japan entered the 20th century, the Uchima name continued to be associated with various fields, including literature and academia. Uchima Kyoko (1918-2001) was a celebrated novelist and poet, known for her works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

In more recent times, Uchima Masataka (1942-2018) was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of particle physics, particularly in the study of neutrinos. He was a professor at the University of Tokyo and a member of the Japan Academy.

Throughout its history, the Uchima surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on Japanese society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uchima

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

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

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