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

Deguchi, 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 Deguchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deguchi in America

Deguchi is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deguchi surname appeared 246 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 Deguchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deguchi 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 Deguchi

The surname Deguchi originates from Japan, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "de," meaning "emergence" or "exit," and "guchi," meaning "mouth" or "entrance." This combination suggests a connection to a particular location or geographical feature, such as a village or town situated near an exit or entrance point.

One of the earliest documented references to the Deguchi name can be found in the Edo Period (1603-1868) records of the Tokugawa Shogunate. During this time, the Deguchi family likely resided in the Kansai region of central Japan, particularly in the areas around modern-day Osaka and Kyoto.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Deguchi Norikata (1630-1711) gained prominence as a skilled swordsman and martial artist. He hailed from the Deguchi clan and is credited with contributing to the development of the Shinkage-ryu school of swordsmanship.

Another prominent individual with the Deguchi surname was Deguchi Onisaburo (1876-1935), a Japanese entrepreneur and industrialist. He founded the Deguchi Textile Company, which played a significant role in the economic growth of the Meiji and Taisho periods.

In the realm of literature, Deguchi Tetsuro (1908-1992) was a celebrated author and poet. His works, such as "The Bamboo Grove" and "Autumn Wind," explored themes of nature, tradition, and the human condition. Deguchi Tetsuro's literary contributions earned him numerous accolades and recognition within Japan's literary circles.

During the Edo Period, the Deguchi family's influence extended to the realm of traditional Japanese theater. Deguchi Yasaburo (1720-1786) was a renowned Kabuki actor and playwright, renowned for his performances in plays like "The Love Suicides at Sonezaki" and "The Crest Piercing Spear."

Throughout its history, the Deguchi surname has been associated with various professions, from samurai warriors and entrepreneurs to artists and writers. While these examples provide a glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of individuals bearing this name, the Deguchi lineage undoubtedly has a rich and multifaceted history deeply rooted in Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deguchi

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

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

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