2000
#117,538
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Fujiki
A locational surname referring to someone from the abundant or prosperous tree village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Fujiki. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fujiki 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Fujiki in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fujiki, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.3%) and Hispanic (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fujiki
Among Census respondents with the surname Fujiki, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.3%) and Hispanic (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Fujiki 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 Fujiki surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander74.8% · 83
- Two or more races15.3% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- White4.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fujiki
Fujiki appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-16 bearers (-11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,766 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #117,538 | 137 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.7%) | Down 20,766 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,361 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 Fujiki 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 | #138,304 | #148,665 | -7.5% |
| Count | 121 | 111 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fujiki bearers went from 121 to 111 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,361 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #148,665.
FAQ
Fujiki surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fujiki?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Fujiki. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Fujiki?
Fujiki ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Fujiki. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Fujiki.
Has Fujiki become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fujiki went from 121 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Fujiki?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fujiki, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.3%) and Hispanic (5.4%). 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 Fujiki in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.8% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fujiki appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (74.8%), Two or More Races (15.3%), Hispanic (5.4%). 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 Fujiki (2000, 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 Fujiki mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from the abundant or prosperous tree village. 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 Fujiki (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 Americans have the surname Fujiki?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.