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

Fujimori, 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 Fujimori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujimori in America

Fujimori is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujimori surname appeared 279 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 Fujimori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujimori 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 Fujimori

The surname Fujimori originates from Japan and has its roots in the medieval period. It is a combination of two Japanese words, "fuji" meaning wisteria and "mori" meaning forest or grove, suggesting a connection to a place where wisteria plants were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333), where it appeared in historical records referring to a family residing in the Kanto region. Some records suggest the name was first adopted by a samurai warrior who fought in battles during this era.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Fujimori clan gained prominence as influential landowners in the Iga and Koga regions of present-day Mie Prefecture. They were known for their expertise in ninjutsu, the art of stealth and espionage.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), a notable figure named Fujimori Nobuyuki (1613-1677) served as a daimyo (feudal lord) and played a significant role in the development of the Mito domain. His descendants continued to hold influential positions in the Tokugawa shogunate.

Another historical figure of note was Fujimori Seikō (1639-1703), a renowned Confucian scholar and educator who established the Kaitokudō academy in Osaka. His teachings and writings had a lasting impact on Japanese education and philosophy.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the Fujimori family produced several notable figures, including Fujimori Tsugumichi (1846-1907), a politician and diplomat who served as a member of the House of Representatives and as the Minister of Education.

In more recent times, Fujimori Akiko (1926-2018) gained recognition as a highly respected author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

It's worth noting that while the surname Fujimori has a rich history in Japan, its prevalence and distribution may have evolved over time due to migrations, marriages, and other social factors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujimori

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

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

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