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

Ushijima, 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 Ushijima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ushijima in America

Ushijima is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ushijima surname appeared 265 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 Ushijima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ushijima 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 Ushijima

The surname USHIJIMA has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the late 16th century or early 17th century. This name is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "ushi," meaning "cow," and "jima," meaning "island." It is believed that the surname was originally given to individuals or families who inhabited an island known for its cattle or dairy farming.

One of the earliest documented references to the name USHIJIMA can be found in historical records from the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. These records mention individuals bearing this surname residing in various regions of the country, particularly in the western and central regions.

Ushijima Ietada, born in 1714, was a notable samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate during the 18th century. He played a crucial role in suppressing several uprisings and is remembered for his tactical prowess.

In the late 19th century, Ushijima Yoshitake (1867-1945) was a prominent educator and philosopher who advocated for the modernization of Japan's educational system. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another notable figure was Ushijima Mitsuru (1887-1945), a Japanese general who commanded the imperial forces during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Despite facing overwhelming odds, he and his troops fiercely resisted the American invasion until the very end.

Ushijima Kiyotaka (1913-1998) was a renowned artist and printmaker who specialized in woodblock printing. His works, which often depicted traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes, are highly regarded and can be found in numerous art collections worldwide.

In the realm of literature, Ushijima Masao (1928-2018) was a celebrated novelist and poet whose works explored themes of identity, memory, and the human condition. His novels, such as "The Shiga Limestone Quarry" and "The Village of Burning Incense," received critical acclaim and several prestigious literary awards.

While the surname USHIJIMA can be found in various regions of Japan, it is particularly prevalent in the western and central parts of the country, where it has deep historical roots. The name has endured through generations, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ushijima

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

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

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