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

Ukena, 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 Ukena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ukena in America

Ukena is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ukena surname appeared 186 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 Ukena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ukena 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 Ukena

The surname UKENA is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. This name is believed to have originated in the Honshu region of Japan, particularly around the areas of modern-day Tokyo and Yokohama.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UKENA can be found in the Azuma Kagami, an imperial chronicle of the late Kamakura period, where it is mentioned in reference to a samurai warrior who fought in the Genpei War of 1180-1185.

The name UKENA is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "uke," which means "to receive" or "to accept," and the suffix "-na," which is often used to denote a place of origin or personal connection. This suggests that the original bearers of this name may have been associated with a particular place or clan that was known for its hospitality or willingness to receive others.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname UKENA was Ukena Masahiro (1602-1676), a skilled swordsmith from Kyoto who was renowned for his expertise in crafting traditional Japanese swords and katanas.

Another prominent individual bearing this name was Ukena Tomiko (1723-1789), a celebrated poet and calligrapher from Edo (modern-day Tokyo) who was highly regarded for her contributions to the literary arts.

During the Meiji Restoration of the late 19th century, a prominent politician and statesman named Ukena Yoshitaka (1836-1918) played a significant role in the modernization and westernization of Japan's government and society.

In the early 20th century, Ukena Hiroshi (1901-1977) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Tokyo, including the Tokyo National Museum and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Throughout history, the surname UKENA has been associated with various professions and fields, including military service, the arts, politics, and architecture, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ukena

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

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

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