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

Arakaki, 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 Arakaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arakaki in America

Arakaki is the 17182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arakaki surname appeared 1,648 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Arakaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arakaki 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 Arakaki

The surname ARAKAKI has its origins in the Ryukyu Islands, now part of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is believed to have been derived from the Okinawan word "araka," meaning "storm" or "tempest," combined with the suffix "-ki," which is a common ending for surnames in the region.

The earliest known record of the ARAKAKI surname dates back to the 15th century, during the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is mentioned in several historical documents and records from that period, often referring to individuals who held positions of importance or influence within the kingdom.

One of the earliest known individuals with the ARAKAKI surname was Arakaki Chōei, a skilled navigator and explorer who lived in the late 16th century. He is credited with leading several expeditions to nearby islands and establishing trade routes between the Ryukyu Kingdom and other regions.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Arakaki Munetomo rose to prominence as a prominent scholar and advisor to the Ryukyu royalty. His writings and teachings on various subjects, including history, philosophy, and governance, were highly regarded and influential during his time.

During the 18th century, the ARAKAKI surname was also found in the records of the Satsuma Domain, which controlled the Ryukyu Islands at the time. Several members of the ARAKAKI family served as officials and advisors within the Satsuma administration.

One notable individual from this period was Arakaki Seishin, a skilled artist and calligrapher who lived in the late 18th century. His works were celebrated for their beauty and precision, and he was highly sought after by noblemen and affluent patrons.

In the 19th century, as the Ryukyu Kingdom came under increasing influence from Japan, the ARAKAKI surname became more widespread throughout the Japanese archipelago. Arakaki Arishige, a prominent businessman and trader from Okinawa, played a significant role in facilitating economic and cultural exchanges between the Ryukyu Islands and mainland Japan during this period.

Throughout its history, the ARAKAKI surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, navigators, and officials. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Ryukyu Islands, it has since gained recognition throughout Japan and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arakaki

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

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

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