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

Akina, 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 Akina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akina in America

Akina is the 40856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akina surname appeared 534 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 Akina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akina 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 Akina

The surname Akina is believed to have originated in Japan. Its roots can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when the name first appeared in historical records as a variation of the Japanese word "akina," meaning "autumn field."

During the Heian period (794-1185 CE), the name Akina was commonly found among rural communities in the Kansai region, particularly in the provinces of Kyoto and Nara. It is thought that the name was initially associated with families who owned or worked on fields that yielded bountiful harvests in the autumn months.

One of the earliest known references to the name Akina can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. The text mentions an individual named Akina no Sukemichi, who served as a provincial governor during the reign of Emperor Kammu.

In the 12th century, the name Akina appeared in the Genkō Shakusho, a record of landholdings and taxation during the Kamakura period. This document lists several families with the surname Akina residing in the villages around Kyoto.

Throughout the centuries, the Akina name has been associated with various notable figures. One such individual was Akina Toshitada (1542-1612), a samurai warrior who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate during the Sengoku period.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Akina Munemitsu (1716-1794), a scholar and poet who gained recognition for his contributions to the study of classical Japanese literature.

In the late 19th century, Akina Nobuyuki (1865-1935) became a influential figure in the Meiji Restoration. He served as a government official and played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of Japan's political and educational systems.

The name Akina has also been linked to several place names throughout Japan. For instance, the town of Akina-cho in Hiroshima Prefecture is believed to have derived its name from families with the Akina surname who settled in the area centuries ago.

While the spelling and pronunciation of the name Akina have remained relatively consistent over time, variations such as Akino and Akine have also been recorded in historical documents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akina

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

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

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