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

Fujikawa, 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 Fujikawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujikawa in America

Fujikawa is the 37899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujikawa surname appeared 586 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 Fujikawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujikawa 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 Fujikawa

The surname Fujikawa originates from Japan, with its roots dating back several centuries. It is a combination of two Japanese words: "fuji," meaning wisteria, and "kawa," meaning river or stream. This suggests that the name likely originated in an area near a river or stream where wisteria plants grew abundantly.

The earliest known records of the Fujikawa name can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Sengoku period of Japanese history. Some historical accounts mention samurai warriors and minor lords bearing this surname, though specific details are scarce.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Fujikawa surname was Fujikawa Masanori, a 17th-century daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Kasama Domain in present-day Ibaraki Prefecture. He lived from 1611 to 1677 and was known for his skilled leadership and military prowess.

Another notable figure was Fujikawa Tamenobu, a 19th-century scholar and poet who lived from 1798 to 1857. He was renowned for his expertise in classical Japanese literature and his contributions to the study of the Manyoshu, one of the oldest existing collections of Japanese poetry.

In the realm of art, Fujikawa Tetsuzō (1887-1944) was a prominent Japanese painter and woodblock print artist. His works often depicted traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes from daily life, capturing the essence of the country's cultural heritage.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Fujikawa name was also associated with several notable families of samurai retainers and merchants in various regions of Japan. However, specific details about these individuals are limited due to the scarcity of historical records from that era.

It is worth noting that the Fujikawa surname has also been found in different variations and spellings throughout history, such as Fujigawa, Fujikara, and Fujigara, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic variations within Japan.

While the Fujikawa surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Japanese surnames, its origins and historical significance are deeply rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and stories of those who carried this name through the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujikawa

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

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

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