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

Endo, 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 Endo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Endo in America

Endo is the 17151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Endo surname appeared 1,652 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 Endo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Endo 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 Endo

The surname Endo originated in Japan and has a long and rich history dating back several centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "en," which means "circle" or "ring," and "do," which refers to a pathway or road. This suggests that the name may have been associated with families or individuals who lived near a circular road or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Endo can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), when it was mentioned in various historical documents and records. During this time, the Endo family was known to have held prominent positions and played significant roles in various regions of Japan.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Endo clan gained further prominence, particularly in the Kanto region. Several members of the family were noted for their military prowess and served as samurai warriors under various daimyo (feudal lords). One notable figure from this era was Endo Morikazu (1539-1590), a skilled swordsman and strategist who fought in the Sengoku period (age of warring states).

As Japan entered the Edo period (1603-1868), the Endo name continued to be associated with various influential families and individuals. One prominent example is Endo Shusaku (1829-1892), a renowned scholar and educator who played a vital role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji Restoration.

Another notable figure with the Endo surname was Endo Kazuko (1897-1975), a pioneering Japanese journalist and author. She was one of the first female journalists in Japan and made significant contributions to the advancement of women's rights and social reforms.

During the 20th century, the Endo name gained further recognition with individuals like Endo Shuhei (1923-1996), a celebrated novelist and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of human existence and societal issues, earned him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.

It is worth noting that while the name Endo has its roots in Japan, it has also been adopted by individuals of Japanese descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Japanese communities or diaspora populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Endo

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

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

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