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

Awakuni, 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 Awakuni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Awakuni in America

Awakuni is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Awakuni surname appeared 101 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 Awakuni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Awakuni 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 Awakuni

The surname Awakuni is believed to have originated in Japan during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). It is speculated that the name may have roots in the ancient Japanese language, derived from the words "awa" meaning "valley" and "kuni" meaning "country" or "land."

While the exact origins of the name are shrouded in mystery, it is thought to have been borne by families residing in the fertile valleys of central Japan, where agriculture and trade thrived. Some historians suggest that the name may have been associated with the prestigious Awakuni clan, which held significant influence in the region during the medieval era.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Awakuni can be found in the "Azuma Kagami," a historical chronicle of the Kamakura shogunate, which refers to a samurai warrior named Awakuni no Takahiro, who fought valiantly in the Genpei War (1180-1185 CE).

In the 14th century, a prominent Buddhist monk named Awakuni Tokugan (1290-1372) gained fame for his teachings and travels throughout Japan, further cementing the name's place in the country's history.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Awakuni family was known for their expertise in traditional Japanese arts and crafts, particularly in the production of intricate lacquerware and ceramics. Awakuni Masayuki (1624-1694), a renowned lacquer artist, was highly sought after by the nobility and samurai class for his exquisite work.

As the centuries passed, the Awakuni name continued to appear in various records and historical accounts. Awakuni Yoshitaka (1768-1838) was a scholar and poet who contributed to the preservation of Japanese literature and culture during the turbulent Bakumatsu period.

In more recent times, the name Awakuni has been carried by notable figures such as Awakuni Tetsuro (1914-1998), a celebrated Kabuki actor renowned for his portrayal of classical roles, and Awakuni Hiroko (born 1942), a renowned ceramist whose works have been exhibited globally.

While the surname Awakuni may have evolved and dispersed across Japan over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era, when it was associated with influential families, skilled artisans, and respected figures in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Awakuni

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Awakuni, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!