There are
765
Yamanakas in the USA
Yamanaka is the
30509th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Yamanaka

SachikoYamanaka

Sachiko Yamanaka is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2012. She is affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party.

MasashiYamanaka

Masashi Yamanaka was a Japanese yakuza and the founder of the Aizukotetsu-kai, one of Japan's largest and most influential yakuza groups.

TeruoYamanaka

Teruo Yamanaka is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in the Nippon Professional Baseball League.

NoriakiYamanaka

Noriaki Yamanaka is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best known for his time with the J.League club Yokohama F. Marinos.

MasakoYamanaka

Masako Yamanaka is a Japanese writer known for her novels and short stories, which often revolve around the lives of working-class women in rural Japan.

YukioYamanaka

Yukio Yamanaka is a Japanese former professional soccer player and coach. He played as a midfielder for the J.League club Yokohama F. Marinos.

YokoYamanaka

Yoko Yamanaka is a Japanese former professional tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour and represented Japan in numerous international tournaments.

NaokiYamanaka

Naoki Yamanaka is a Japanese rugby union player who currently plays as a fullback for the Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's domestic Top League.

KenshukeYamanaka

Kenshuke Yamanaka is a Japanese professional baseball player who plays as a catcher for the Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball.

KentaYamanaka

Kenta Yamanaka is a Japanese professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for the Yamaha Jubilo in Japan's domestic Top League.

Yamanaka Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Yamanaka' is of Japanese origin. It is derived from the combination of the elements 'yama,' meaning 'mountain,' and 'naka,' meaning 'middle.' It is a common surname in Japan, particularly in the Fukushima and Kyoto prefectures.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Yamanaka' is primarily found in Japan, where it is most prevalent in the Fukushima and Kyoto prefectures. It is less common outside of Japan.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Yamanaka' include 'Yamanashi,' 'Yamanaga,' and 'Yamana.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Yamanaka' is primarily associated with individuals of Japanese descent and their migration and immigration patterns. It is typically found in communities with a significant Japanese population, such as those in North America and South America.