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

Fujimura, 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 Fujimura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujimura in America

Fujimura is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujimura surname appeared 349 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 Fujimura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujimura 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 Fujimura

The surname Fujimura has its origins in Japan, dating back to the 8th century AD. It is a combination of two Japanese words, "fuji" meaning wisteria, and "mura" meaning village or town. This suggests that the name may have originated from a village or town known for its abundance of wisteria plants.

Fujimura is a relatively common surname in Japan, particularly in the regions of Kanto and Chubu. It is believed to have been first recorded in ancient Japanese records and manuscripts, though the exact date and context are uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Fujimura can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle from the late 12th to early 14th century. This text documented the lives and events of the Kamakura shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1185 to 1333.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Fujimura Nobuyuki (1518-1591) served as a samurai and retainer of the powerful Takeda clan during the Sengoku period. He played a significant role in several battles and campaigns, earning recognition for his loyalty and military prowess.

Another historically significant individual was Fujimura Masanori (1628-1699), a Confucian scholar and educator during the Edo period. He established a prestigious private academy in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), where he taught and promoted Confucian teachings.

In the realm of arts and culture, Fujimura Tsuguharu (1880-1972) was a renowned Japanese painter and woodblock print artist. He was a prominent figure in the Nihonga movement, which sought to revive and modernize traditional Japanese painting styles.

During the Meiji era, Fujimura Hiroshi (1852-1909) played a pivotal role as a statesman and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and contributed significantly to Japan's international relations and diplomacy during a period of rapid modernization.

It is important to note that while these examples provide insights into the historical presence and significance of the Fujimura surname, the name itself does not appear to be associated with any specific place names or older spellings of place names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujimura

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

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

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