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

Akagi, 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 Akagi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akagi in America

Akagi is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akagi surname appeared 361 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 Akagi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akagi 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 Akagi

The surname AKAGI originated in Japan, with roots tracing back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "aka," meaning red, and "gi," meaning tree or wood, suggesting a connection to red trees or forests. The name was initially found in the central and eastern regions of Japan, particularly in the areas around modern-day Tokyo and the Kanto region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AKAGI name can be found in the Azuma Kagami, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 13th century. The text mentions an individual named Akagi no Sukemitsu, who served as a samurai warrior under the Kamakura shogunate during the 13th century.

In the 15th century, the AKAGI clan emerged as a prominent samurai family based in the Kozuke Province (present-day Gunma Prefecture). They served as loyal retainers to the powerful Uesugi clan and played a significant role in the regional conflicts of the Sengoku period (1467-1603).

During the Edo period (1603-1868), several notable individuals bearing the AKAGI surname held important positions. One such figure was Akagi Gizaemon, a highly skilled swordsmith who lived in the late 16th century and contributed to the development of Japanese sword-making techniques.

In the 19th century, Akagi Toshizō (1821-1895) was a prominent educator and scholar who helped establish modern educational systems in Japan. He played a crucial role in promoting the study of Western sciences and languages, contributing to the country's modernization efforts during the Meiji Restoration.

Another historical figure with the AKAGI surname was Akagi Kazuyuki (1887-1978), a Japanese naval officer who served as the Chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff during World War II. He was involved in the planning and execution of several major naval operations, including the Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Throughout history, the AKAGI surname has also been associated with various place names in Japan. For instance, Mount Akagi, a prominent peak in Gunma Prefecture, bears a name derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname. Additionally, the village of Akagi in Shizuoka Prefecture and the town of Akagi in Gunma Prefecture share similar naming origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akagi

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

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

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