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

Enoki, 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 Enoki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enoki in America

Enoki is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enoki surname appeared 102 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 Enoki.

The history of the last name Enoki

The surname "ENOKI" is of Japanese origin, dating back to the late 16th century during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. It is believed to have originated from the Enoki region, which was a district located in what is now known as the Gifu Prefecture in central Japan.

The name "ENOKI" is derived from the Japanese word "enoki," which refers to a type of mushroom that grows naturally in the area. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of these mushrooms, or perhaps lived in an area where they were abundant.

Historical records show that the name "ENOKI" appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the Edo period (1603-1868), such as family registries and local tax records. However, there are no known references to the name in more ancient texts like the Kojiki or Nihon Shoki.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "ENOKI" was Enoki Masanori, a samurai who lived during the late 16th century and served under the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Another notable figure was Enoki Tsunenaga, a Confucian scholar and poet who lived during the early Edo period (1603-1868).

In the 19th century, Enoki Sadamichi was a prominent educator and author who published several works on Japanese history and literature. His son, Enoki Shuichi, followed in his footsteps and became a respected scholar and educator as well.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Enoki Naoe was a successful businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's economy. He established several successful enterprises, including a textile factory and a shipping company.

Throughout the 20th century, there have been several notable individuals with the surname "ENOKI," including writers, artists, and politicians. However, due to the more recent nature of these individuals, it would be more appropriate to focus on the historical origins and earlier examples of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enoki

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

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 Enoki 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.

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

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