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

Aoyagi, 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 Aoyagi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aoyagi in America

Aoyagi is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aoyagi surname appeared 280 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 Aoyagi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aoyagi 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 Aoyagi

The surname AOYAGI originates from Japan and traces its roots back to the 8th century CE. It is believed to have been derived from the Japanese words "ao" meaning "blue" and "yagi" meaning "goat," suggesting a possible connection to a place or occupation involving blue-colored goats.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the AOYAGI name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle completed in 797 CE. The entry mentions an individual named AOYAGI no Tsunekiyo, who served as a provincial governor during the late Nara period.

In the 12th century, a famous Buddhist monk named AOYAGI Renchi (1165-1244) gained recognition for his scholarly works and teachings. He was a prominent figure in the Jōdo Shū (Pure Land) sect of Buddhism and is said to have established several temples throughout Japan.

During the Sengoku period (1467-1615), the AOYAGI clan played a role in the military conflicts that engulfed Japan. One notable figure was AOYAGI Masatsune (1497-1561), a skilled samurai who fought alongside the renowned Tokugawa clan.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the AOYAGI family produced several skilled artists and craftsmen. One such individual was AOYAGI Suzuki (1648-1718), a renowned potter and ceramicist whose works are still highly valued today.

Another notable AOYAGI was Tsunenori (1783-1856), a scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Confucianism and Shinto during the late Edo period.

Throughout its history, the AOYAGI surname has been associated with various regions of Japan, including the former provinces of Yamashiro (modern-day Kyoto Prefecture), Ise (Mie Prefecture), and Suruga (Shizuoka Prefecture).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aoyagi

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

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

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