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

Uchimura, 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 Uchimura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uchimura in America

Uchimura is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uchimura surname appeared 158 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 Uchimura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uchimura 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 Uchimura

The surname UCHIMURA originates from Japan, tracing its roots back to the 8th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "uchi" meaning "inside" and "mura" meaning "village," suggesting the name may have initially referred to someone residing within a particular village or community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the UCHIMURA name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This historical text mentions an individual named UCHIMURA no Fukamichi, who held a prominent position within the imperial court during the Nara period (710-794).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the UCHIMURA name appears in various samurai records, indicating that some members of the family may have been part of the warrior class. One notable figure from this era was UCHIMURA Naozane, a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the Hojo clan.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the UCHIMURA family gained prominence in the Shinshu region, where they held influential positions within local administration and governance. A notable figure from this time was UCHIMURA Kanzō, a respected scholar and calligrapher born in 1751.

The UCHIMURA surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout modern Japanese history. UCHIMURA Kanzō (1861-1930) was a prominent Christian thinker, writer, and pacifist who played a significant role in the early stages of the non-church movement in Japan. UCHIMURA Naoya (1897-1983) was a celebrated writer and poet, known for his works exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.

Another prominent figure was UCHIMURA Kōzō (1904-1985), a renowned mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. UCHIMURA Yoshiko (1926-2017) was a highly respected cultural anthropologist and scholar of Japanese folklore and traditions.

While the UCHIMURA surname has its origins deeply rooted in Japanese history, it has also spread globally through migration and cultural exchange. Individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world, carrying on the legacy of their family name and its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uchimura

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

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

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