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

Fujishige, 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 Fujishige surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujishige in America

Fujishige is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujishige surname appeared 121 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 Fujishige.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujishige 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 Fujishige

The surname Fujishige has its origins in Japan, where it first emerged during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). It is derived from the Japanese words "fuji," meaning wisteria, and "shige," meaning prosperous or abundant. This suggests that the name may have been associated with regions or areas known for the cultivation of wisteria or where the plant thrived.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fujishige name can be found in the Taiheiki, a historical narrative of the Nanboku-cho period (1336-1392). The text mentions a samurai warrior named Fujishige Masayuki, who fought alongside the Southern Court during the Namboku-cho Wars.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Fujishige name was particularly prevalent in the Kansai region, specifically in areas around modern-day Kyoto and Osaka. Records from this time indicate that the Fujishige family had ties to the Buddhist temples and shrines in these regions.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Fujishige Yukinari (1638-1718) gained recognition as a skilled poet and calligrapher. His works were highly regarded and are still preserved in various collections throughout Japan.

Another prominent individual with the Fujishige surname was Fujishige Tsunenari (1818-1883), a samurai and military strategist who played a crucial role in the Meiji Restoration. He is remembered for his unwavering loyalty to the imperial cause and his contributions to the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate.

During the 20th century, the Fujishige name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Fujishige Masahiro (1916-2003), a renowned architect and urban planner. His designs, which incorporated traditional Japanese elements with modern aesthetics, can be seen in various buildings and urban landscapes throughout Japan.

It is worth noting that the Fujishige surname has also been associated with several place names in Japan, such as the Fujishige District in Kyoto Prefecture and the Fujishige Town in Aomori Prefecture. These places may have been named after individuals or families bearing the Fujishige surname, or they may have influenced the formation of the surname itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujishige

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

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

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