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

Fujinaga, 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 Fujinaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujinaga in America

Fujinaga is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujinaga surname appeared 169 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 Fujinaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujinaga 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 Fujinaga

The surname Fujinaga originates from Japan, with roots dating back to the 8th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "fuji" meaning wisteria and "naga" meaning long or eternal, suggesting a connection to the wisteria plant and its longevity.

During the Heian period (794-1185), the Fujinaga clan was prominent in the Kyoto region. They were renowned for their expertise in horticulture and cultivating wisteria vines. Records from this era mention the name in association with imperial gardens and landscape design.

One of the earliest documented references to the Fujinaga name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle from the early 9th century. This text mentions a skilled gardener named Fujinaga no Tomohiro, who was commissioned to oversee the planting of wisteria trellises at the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Fujinaga Nobuyuki (1141-1199) gained recognition as a master of traditional Japanese landscape architecture. His works, featuring intricate wisteria pergolas and pavilions, can still be admired in several historic gardens across Japan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Fujinaga family maintained their horticultural expertise, with some members serving as advisors to wealthy daimyo lords. One such figure was Fujinaga Takahiro (1628-1704), who designed the renowned wisteria gardens at the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto.

In more recent times, the Fujinaga name has been associated with various fields, including art and literature. Fujinaga Kazunori (1899-1944) was a celebrated Nihonga painter known for his delicate depictions of wisteria blossoms, while Fujinaga Takako (1924-1964) was a renowned author whose works often drew inspiration from the symbolic meaning of wisteria in Japanese culture.

Throughout its long history, the Fujinaga surname has remained closely tied to the wisteria plant, reflecting a deep-rooted appreciation for nature and the art of landscape design in Japanese tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujinaga

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

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

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