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

Uemura, 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 Uemura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uemura in America

Uemura is the 43651st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uemura surname appeared 494 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 Uemura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uemura 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 Uemura

The surname UEMURA originated in Japan and is rooted in the Japanese language. It is believed to have emerged during the Heian period (794-1185 AD), when the practice of adopting family names became more widespread among the aristocratic and samurai classes.

One of the earliest known references to the name UEMURA can be found in the historical records of the Kamakura shogunate (1185-1333 AD). These records mention a samurai warrior named Uemura Yoshitaka, who served under the renowned shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo.

The name UEMURA is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "ue" meaning "upper" or "above" and "mura" meaning "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or clan that resided in an elevated or upland village or settlement.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), the UEMURA name gained prominence in the Kanto region, particularly in the present-day Tochigi Prefecture. Historical documents from this era mention several notable figures bearing the UEMURA name, including Uemura Nobutsuna, a skilled warrior who fought alongside the legendary Uesugi clan.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the UEMURA family established themselves as influential landowners and administrators in the Tochigi region. One notable figure from this time was Uemura Masahiro (1647-1723), a scholar and poet who served as a retainer to the Utsunomiya domain.

The UEMURA name also gained recognition in the field of arts and culture. In the late 19th century, Uemura Shoen (1875-1949) emerged as a renowned painter and woodblock print artist, renowned for his depictions of landscapes and traditional Japanese scenes.

Another prominent figure with the UEMURA surname was Uemura Naomi (1924-2019), a celebrated writer and essayist who explored themes of spirituality, nature, and Japanese culture in her works. Her literary achievements earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Order of Culture award.

Throughout its history, the UEMURA name has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, from samurai warriors and scholars to artists and writers. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Japan, the name continues to hold significance and recognition in modern Japanese society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uemura

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

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

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