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

Bushi, 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 Bushi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bushi in America

Bushi is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bushi surname appeared 149 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 Bushi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bushi 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 Bushi

The surname BUSHI is believed to have originated in Japan during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). It is derived from the Japanese word "bushi," which means "warrior" or "samurai." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were part of the samurai class or had a military background.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname BUSHI can be found in historical documents and records from the Kamakura and Muromachi periods (1336-1573 CE). These records often mention individuals with the name BUSHI serving as samurai warriors or holding positions within the military ranks of various daimyo (feudal lords).

One notable example is Bushi Yasumasa (1450-1510), a prominent samurai who served under the powerful Hosokawa clan during the Sengoku period (1467-1615 CE). He was known for his loyalty and bravery in battle, and his exploits were recorded in several chronicles of the time.

Another historical figure with the surname BUSHI was Bushi Nobutada (1540-1601), a skilled swordsman and military tactician who fought alongside Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Nobutada played a crucial role in several battles, including the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which solidified Tokugawa's control over Japan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the BUSHI surname was also found among members of the samurai class and retainers of various daimyo families. One notable example is Bushi Genshin (1635-1711), a Confucian scholar and advisor to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

In the late 19th century, with the abolition of the feudal system and the samurai class, the BUSHI surname became more widespread among the general population. However, its historical association with the warrior class and samurai traditions remained a source of pride for many families bearing this name.

It is worth noting that the BUSHI surname is not limited to Japan and can also be found in other East Asian countries, such as Korea and China, where it may have variations in spelling or pronunciation due to linguistic differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bushi

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

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

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