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

Fujioka, 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 Fujioka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujioka in America

Fujioka is the 31482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujioka surname appeared 735 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 Fujioka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujioka 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 Fujioka

The surname FUJIOKA originates from Japan, with its roots tracing back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "fuji," meaning wisteria, and "oka," referring to a hill or small mountain. This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or area known for its abundance of wisteria plants growing on hillsides.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FUJIOKA name can be found in the historical documents of the Muromachi period (1336-1573), where it appears in reference to a samurai family from the Iga region of present-day Mie Prefecture. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the development of the renowned Iga-ryu ninjutsu (ninja martial arts).

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the FUJIOKA name gained prominence with Fujioka Hiroyuki (1642-1703), a renowned astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of eclipses, earning him recognition as one of the foremost scholars of his time.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Fujioka Tokuzo (1841-1912) emerged as a prominent figure in the field of agriculture. He played a crucial role in introducing modern agricultural techniques and promoting the cultivation of new crop varieties, contributing to the modernization of Japan's agricultural practices.

Another notable individual bearing the FUJIOKA surname was Fujioka Sakutaro (1870-1924), a pioneering journalist and author. He was instrumental in establishing the concept of investigative journalism in Japan and is remembered for his influential works that shed light on social issues and injustices of the time.

In more recent history, Fujioka Masayo (1914-2009) left an indelible mark as a renowned potter and ceramist. Her innovative techniques and unique interpretations of traditional Japanese pottery earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Order of Culture, one of Japan's highest honors for artistic achievements.

While the FUJIOKA surname may have originated from a specific location or region, it has since spread throughout Japan and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including samurai, scholars, agriculturalists, journalists, and artists, leaving a lasting impact on Japanese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujioka

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

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

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