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

Wakumoto, 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 Wakumoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wakumoto in America

Wakumoto is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wakumoto surname appeared 108 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 Wakumoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wakumoto 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 Wakumoto

The surname Wakumoto is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Wakayama Prefecture, located in the Kansai region of Japan.

The name Wakumoto is derived from the Japanese words "waku" meaning "young" and "moto" meaning "origin" or "root". It is believed to have been used initially as a descriptive term to refer to people who were young or those who were the first settlers in a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Wakumoto can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an ancient Japanese chronicle compiled in the 8th century AD. This text references a samurai warrior named Wakumoto Hiromasa, who fought in the Genpei War (1180-1185 AD) between the Minamoto and Taira clans.

In the 14th century, the Wakumoto family established itself as a prominent clan in the Wakayama region, where they served as local lords and administrators. During this time, the name Wakumoto was also associated with various place names in the area, such as Wakumoto-jinja, a Shinto shrine located in the city of Wakayama.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Wakumoto include:

1. Wakumoto Masahiro (1564-1623), a renowned samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate.
2. Wakumoto Akiko (1833-1901), a pioneering female educator and advocate for women's rights in the late Edo and early Meiji periods.
3. Wakumoto Kenjiro (1888-1952), a renowned painter and printmaker who played a significant role in the development of modern Japanese art.
4. Wakumoto Taro (1903-1988), a celebrated novelist and poet whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity in post-war Japan.
5. Wakumoto Yuki (1931-2019), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings and public spaces in Tokyo and other major Japanese cities.

Throughout its long history, the surname Wakumoto has maintained its significance and presence in various regions of Japan, particularly in the Kansai area. Its enduring legacy reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Japanese people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wakumoto

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

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

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