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

Fujiki, 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 Fujiki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujiki in America

Fujiki is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujiki surname appeared 121 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 Fujiki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujiki 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 Fujiki

The surname FUJIKI originates from Japan, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 8th century CE. The name is believed to derive from the Japanese words "fuji," meaning wisteria, and "ki," meaning tree or wood, potentially referring to an area with an abundance of wisteria trees or a location associated with the cultivation or trade of wisteria wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FUJIKI can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early 9th-century imperial chronicle that documented events during the Nara period (710-794 CE). The text mentions a noble family bearing the FUJIKI name, suggesting their prominence and influence during that era.

In the 12th century, the Fujiki clan emerged as a prominent samurai family in the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture). Their ancestral homeland was located near the town of Fujiki, which likely contributed to the origin and consolidation of their surname.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), a notable figure named Fujiki Toshitsura (lived c. 1200s) served as a loyal retainer to the powerful Hojo clan, playing a significant role in the governance of the Kamakura shogunate.

Another influential individual was Fujiki Naomori (1335-1405), a skilled warrior and strategist who served under the Ashikaga shogunate during the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE). He was renowned for his military prowess and leadership in various campaigns.

In the 16th century, the FUJIKI name gained further recognition through the exploits of Fujiki Sadakiyo (1527-1599), a daimyo (feudal lord) who controlled territories in the Echigo Province. He played a pivotal role in the campaigns of the legendary warlord Uesugi Kenshin.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the FUJIKI clan maintained its status as a respected samurai family, with members serving various daimyo lords and contributing to the governance and cultural development of their respective domains.

It is worth noting that variations of the FUJIKI surname, such as Fujiki, Fuji, and Fujii, have also been recorded throughout Japanese history, reflecting regional variations and spelling differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujiki

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

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

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