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

Fujimoto, 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 Fujimoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujimoto in America

Fujimoto is the 12082nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujimoto surname appeared 2,580 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 Fujimoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujimoto 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 Fujimoto

The surname Fujimoto originates from Japan and has its roots dating back to the early 7th century. It is a combination of two Japanese words, "fuji" meaning wisteria and "moto" meaning origin or source. This suggests that the name may have been derived from an area or location where wisteria plants were abundant or perhaps a family's occupation was related to the cultivation or harvesting of wisteria.

One of the earliest documented references to the Fujimoto name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle completed in 797 AD. This ancient text mentions a person named Fujimoto no Tsunekiyo, who held a prominent position in the imperial court during the Nara period (710-794 AD).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the Fujimoto family gained recognition as a samurai clan based in the Kanto region of central Japan. Records from this era indicate that the Fujimoto clan played a significant role in the military conflicts and power struggles of the time.

A notable figure from this period was Fujimoto Nobuyori (1164-1238), a skilled warrior and military strategist who served under the powerful Minamoto clan. He fought in several battles, including the Gempei War, and was instrumental in the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), the Fujimoto name appeared in various historical documents related to the arts and cultural pursuits. One such individual was Fujimoto Tsunetsugu (1394-1457), a renowned Noh actor and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of traditional Japanese theater.

Moving into the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the Fujimoto family continued to play a role in various aspects of Japanese society. Fujimoto Kizan (1628-1704) was a highly respected scholar and artist who made notable contributions to the field of Japanese literature and poetry.

Another prominent figure from this period was Fujimoto Tokoyo (1659-1719), a skilled samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa Shogunate. He was known for his expertise in fortification and castle defense.

Throughout its long history, the Fujimoto surname has been associated with various regions and place names across Japan, including the Kanto, Chubu, and Kansai regions. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent over the centuries, some variations such as Fujimoto, Fujimoto, and Fujimoto have been documented in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujimoto

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

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

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