2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Enoki
A surname relating to a Japanese mushroom or a location known for growing such mushrooms.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Enoki. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Enoki surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Enoki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Enoki, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and White (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Enoki
Among Census respondents with the surname Enoki, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and White (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Enoki bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Enoki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.5% · 88
- Two or more races8.3% · 9
- White4.6% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Enoki
Enoki appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,497 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 7,497 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Enoki surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,935 | 4.7% |
| Count | 102 | 108 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Enoki bearers went from 102 to 108 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 7,497 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,935.
FAQ
Enoki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Enoki?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Enoki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Enoki?
Enoki ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Enoki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Enoki.
Has Enoki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Enoki went from 102 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Enoki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Enoki, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and White (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Enoki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.5% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Enoki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (81.5%), Two or More Races (8.3%), White (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Enoki (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Enoki mean?
A surname relating to a Japanese mushroom or a location known for growing such mushrooms. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Enoki (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Enoki?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.