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

Andoh, 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 Andoh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andoh in America

Andoh is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andoh surname appeared 318 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 Andoh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andoh 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 Andoh

The surname ANDOH is of Japanese origin, deriving from the Edo period (1603-1868) when surnames became more widespread in the country. It is believed to have originated in the Kanto region of eastern Japan, particularly around the modern-day Tokyo area.

ANDOH is thought to be a variant of the more common surname ANDO, which itself is derived from the Japanese word "ando" meaning "valley". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to people living in or near a valley settlement.

While records from the Edo period are scarce, one of the earliest known bearers of the ANDOH surname was a samurai named Andoh Masahiro, who lived in the late 16th century. He served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate and was known for his skill in archery.

Another notable figure was Andoh Nobuyuki, a Confucian scholar and poet who lived in the early 18th century. He authored several works on philosophy and literature that were influential in his time.

In the 19th century, an ANDOH family was recorded as landowners in the Chiba Prefecture, which neighbors modern-day Tokyo. This suggests that the name may have roots in that region as well.

One of the most famous bearers of the ANDOH surname was Isamu Andoh (1885-1975), a pioneering Japanese architect who helped introduce modernist styles to Japan. He designed several iconic buildings in Tokyo, including the former Imperial Crown Prince's Palace.

Another prominent ANDOH was Takao Andoh (1915-1995), a acclaimed stage and film actor who appeared in over 200 productions throughout his career. He was particularly renowned for his portrayal of samurai characters.

While the ANDOH surname is not as common as some others in Japan, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries to the country's feudal era. The name continues to be borne by many families across Japan today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andoh

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

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

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