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

Yasutake, 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 Yasutake surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yasutake in America

Yasutake is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yasutake surname appeared 287 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 Yasutake.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yasutake 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 Yasutake

The surname Yasutake has its origin in Japan, a country known for its deep-rooted cultural and linguistic traditions. This name can be traced back to the feudal era, specifically around the Heian period (794-1185 AD), a time when family names were becoming more prevalent among the warrior class and nobility. Yasutake is particularly prevalent in the Kyushu region, where it is believed to have originated. The name is composed of two kanji characters: 安 (Yasu) meaning "peace" or "tranquil" and 武 (Take) meaning "strength" or "military."

The first known records that mention the Yasutake surname appear in local registries and temple documents in the early 12th century. One significant mention can be found in a regional chronicle known as the Chikugo no Kuni Fudoki, a geographical and cultural description of the Chikugo Province. The Yasutake family was noted for its contributions to local governance and military service during this period, highlighting the influence they wielded in regional affairs.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname is Yasutake Hiroshi, a samurai who served under the prominent daimyō of Kyushu in the late Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). Hiroshi was known for his strategic acumen during the Mongol invasions of Japan (1274 and 1281), and his name appears in several military records of the time. Another important figure was Yasutake Kenshin, a notable poet and calligrapher of the Muromachi period (1336-1573) whose works are still referenced in classical Japanese literature studies.

By the Edo period (1603-1868), the Yasutake family had diversified into various roles, including merchants and scholars, as the rigid feudal system started to allow more social mobility. Yasutake Shigeru, an influential Confucian scholar and advisor to the local lords of Higo Province, left a legacy of educational reforms and policies. His manuscripts, preserved in regional archives, provide valuable insights into the intellectual currents of the time.

In the modern era, Yasutake Hasashi, born in 1868 and died in 1932, made notable contributions to the Meiji Restoration, supporting the modernization efforts of Japan through his work in government ministries. His participation in drafting early public policy during Japan's rapid industrialization period marked a significant departure from the purely militaristic and feudal origins of the Yasutake family.

Among the notable Yasutakes of the 20th century, Yasutake Matsuji, born in 1912 and died in 1986, was a famed botanist whose research on Japanese flora greatly enhanced the scientific understanding of native plant species. His published works and herbarium collections are housed in several prestigious institutions, ensuring that the Yasutake name continues to be recognized in scientific circles.

The surname Yasutake carries with it a rich history intertwined with Japan’s social, military, and intellectual development. It serves as a testament to the adaptability and resilience of a family that has transitioned through various societal roles across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yasutake

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

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

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