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

Uchiyama, 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 Uchiyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uchiyama in America

Uchiyama is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uchiyama surname appeared 388 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 Uchiyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uchiyama 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 Uchiyama

The surname Uchiyama is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the feudal era of Japan. The name is derived from two distinct Japanese words: "uchi" meaning "inside" or "within," and "yama" meaning "mountain." Consequently, the name Uchiyama suggests an association with a person or place situated within a mountainous area.

Historical records indicate that the Uchiyama family lineage can be traced back to the 12th century, during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). The name is believed to have originated in the mountainous regions of central Japan, particularly in the present-day Yamanashi Prefecture, where several prominent Uchiyama clans existed.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Uchiyama name can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical record compiled in the late 13th century. This text chronicles the exploits of the Uchiyama samurai clan, who served as loyal retainers to the Hojo clan, the de facto rulers of Japan during the Kamakura shogunate.

Over the centuries, the Uchiyama name has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the most renowned figures was Uchiyama Kosho (1551-1620), a Zen Buddhist monk and calligrapher who played a significant role in promoting the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism during the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

Another prominent individual bearing the Uchiyama name was Uchiyama Masayasu (1651-1707), a distinguished scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism during the Edo period. His works, such as "Rongo Kogi" and "Oku no Hosomichi," are still widely studied and revered in academic circles.

In the realm of literature, Uchiyama Bokuden (1347-1419) stands out as a renowned swordsman and author of the famous martial arts treatise "Shin Kage Ryu Hei Ho." His teachings and philosophical insights on swordsmanship and the way of the warrior have left an indelible mark on Japanese culture.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Uchiyama Shunzo (1855-1925) made his mark as a prominent political figure and journalist. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Jiji Shimpo newspaper and advocated for democratic reforms in Japan during a time of significant social and political change.

In more recent times, Uchiyama Hiroyuki (1915-2007) gained recognition as a renowned entrepreneur and industrialist. He founded the Uchiyama Corporation, a successful manufacturing company specializing in precision machinery and automotive components, and played a key role in Japan's post-war economic recovery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uchiyama

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

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

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