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

Fujii, 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 Fujii surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujii in America

Fujii is the 14139th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujii surname appeared 2,125 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 Fujii.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujii 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 Fujii

The surname "FUJII" is of Japanese origin and has been around for several centuries. It is believed to have originated from the Fuji region, which is famous for the iconic Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. The name is derived from the Japanese word "fuji," meaning "wisteria" or "wisteria meadow," which is a type of flowering plant native to parts of Asia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fujii can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical text compiled in the late 13th century, which documents the events and people of the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. This text mentions several individuals with the surname Fujii, indicating the name's presence during that era.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Fujii name appeared in various historical records and documents. One notable individual was Fujii Sadazane, a samurai who served under the Imagawa clan in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the battles between the Imagawa and Tokugawa clans during the Sengoku period (1467-1615).

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Fujii family gained prominence as influential merchants and landowners in various regions of Japan. One notable figure from this time was Fujii Kiyosumi (1691-1757), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from the city of Osaka. He is known for his contributions to the development of the city and for establishing several educational institutions.

The Meiji era (1868-1912) saw the rise of several prominent figures with the Fujii surname, including Fujii Masamoto (1836-1912), a successful businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's economy. Another notable individual was Fujii Kanjiro (1866-1923), a politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and represented Japan at various international conferences.

During the 20th century, several individuals with the Fujii surname made significant contributions to various fields. For example, Fujii Hirohide (1911-1998) was a renowned artist and sculptor known for his modern interpretations of traditional Japanese art forms. Fujii Masahiro (1925-2011) was a celebrated writer and novelist whose works explored themes of cultural identity and societal changes in post-war Japan.

Throughout its history, the Fujii surname has been associated with various regions and localities within Japan, often reflecting the geographic origins of different family lines. Some of these areas include Shizuoka Prefecture, where Mount Fuji is located, as well as parts of the Kanto and Chubu regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujii

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

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

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