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

Enomoto, 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 Enomoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enomoto in America

Enomoto is the 39607th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enomoto surname appeared 555 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 Enomoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enomoto 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 Enomoto

The surname ENOMOTO is of Japanese origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is derived from the words "eno" meaning "inlet" or "cove" and "moto" meaning "origin" or "source". This suggests the name may have originated from a family that lived near a small inlet or coastal village.

The earliest recorded instances of the ENOMOTO name can be found in census records and family registers from the Edo period (1603-1868) in various regions of Japan, particularly in the prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, and Shizuoka. It is likely that the name was adopted by multiple unrelated families during this time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the ENOMOTO surname was Enomoto Takeaki (1836-1908), a Japanese naval officer and politician who played a significant role in the Boshin War (1868-1869). He later served as the Governor of Tokyo and was known for his efforts in modernizing Japan's naval forces.

Another notable figure was Enomoto Nobukiyo (1662-1708), a renowned calligrapher and poet during the Edo period. His works are highly regarded and can be found in collections throughout Japan.

In the realm of literature, Enomoto Yūkō (1901-1976) was a celebrated author and poet, known for his vivid depictions of rural life in Japan. His novel "Musashino" (1939) is considered a classic of modern Japanese literature.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Enomoto Buyo (1867-1937) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's education. She founded the Jissen Women's Academy in Tokyo, which continues to operate today.

In more recent history, Enomoto Kenichi (1936-2010) was a renowned Japanese sculptor known for his large-scale abstract works made from steel and other industrial materials. His sculptures can be found in public spaces and museums across Japan and internationally.

While the ENOMOTO name has its roots in Japan, it is likely that descendants have spread to various parts of the world over the centuries, carrying on the legacy of this historic surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enomoto

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

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

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