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

Yuasa, 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 Yuasa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yuasa in America

Yuasa is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yuasa surname appeared 185 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 Yuasa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yuasa 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 Yuasa

The surname Yuasa originates from Japan, with its roots tracing back to the Heian period (794-1185). The name is believed to have originated in the Wakayama Prefecture, specifically from the town of Yuasa. The kanji characters used for Yuasa, 湯浅, can be broken down to mean "hot water" (湯) and "shallow" (浅), suggesting a geographical feature conducive to the presence of hot springs or shallow waters.

Historical records mention the Yuasa name as early as the Kamakura period (1185-1333). It is found in various ancient documents, including the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle that details the events of the Kamakura Shogunate. This document references the Yuasa family as local samurai who were vassals of the ruling Minamoto clan, indicating the name's early association with the warrior class.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Yuasa is Yuasa Kagehiro, a samurai who served under the Minamoto clan around the early 13th century. His involvement in local governance and military campaigns in the Kii Province underlines the family's significant role during this period.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), another notable figure, Yuasa Munemitsu, emerged. A daimyo (feudal lord) in the Kii Province, Munemitsu played a pivotal role in regional politics and military affairs. His legacy continued through his descendants, who maintained their influence in the area.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), Yuasa Hirotada gained prominence. Born in 1606 and passing away in 1672, Hirotada was a respected tea master and samurai. His mastery in the Japanese tea ceremony earned him a place in cultural history, and his contributions to the rite are documented in various Edo-period texts.

The Meiji period (1868-1912) saw another prominent individual, Yuasa Kaneyoshi. Born in 1848, Kaneyoshi was a politician and educator who contributed to the modernization of Japan. He was involved in the founding of several educational institutions and held various governmental positions until his death in 1915.

A more recent historical figure, Yuasa Hachiro, born in 1884, was an influential chemist and researcher. His work in synthetic chemistry during the early 20th century earned him international recognition, culminating in several awards and publications that marked significant advancements in the field until his death in 1957.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yuasa

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

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

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