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

Uyemura, 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 Uyemura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uyemura in America

Uyemura is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uyemura surname appeared 332 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 Uyemura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uyemura 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 Uyemura

The surname Uyemura has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the late 8th century AD. It is derived from the Japanese words "uye" meaning "upper" and "mura" meaning "village," suggesting that the name may have originated from an elevated settlement or village. This surname is particularly prevalent in the Kansai region of western Japan, encompassing prefectures like Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara.

During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the Uyemura name appears in several historical records and chronicles, often associated with minor nobility and influential families in the region. One notable mention is found in the Nihon Shoki, an ancient chronicle completed in 720 AD, which references an individual with a similar surname variation, "Uyemura no Sukeyoshi."

The earliest recorded instance of the Uyemura name can be traced back to the late 12th century, when a prominent samurai warrior named Uyemura Katsumoto (1150-1221) served under the Minamoto clan during the Genpei War. His bravery and loyalty were celebrated in several literary works of the time.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Uyemura family established themselves as influential landowners and merchants in the Osaka region. One notable figure from this era was Uyemura Masatsugu (1657-1736), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several temples and educational institutions in the area.

In the modern era, the Uyemura name has continued to be prominent in various fields. Uyemura Shigeru (1902-1987) was a renowned architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in Tokyo, including the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and the Nippon Budokan. Another notable individual was Uyemura Katsushiro (1923-2001), a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of tradition and modernity in post-war Japan.

The Uyemura surname has also been associated with several accomplished individuals in the fields of sports and academia. Uyemura Taro (1921-2005) was a celebrated judoka and Olympic medalist, while Uyemura Akiko (born 1962) is a renowned astrophysicist and professor at the University of Tokyo.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uyemura

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

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

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