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

Fujiyama, 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 Fujiyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fujiyama in America

Fujiyama is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fujiyama surname appeared 165 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 Fujiyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fujiyama 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 Fujiyama

The surname Fujiyama originates from Japan, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the combination of the Japanese words "fuji," meaning wisteria, and "yama," meaning mountain, likely referring to a location or geographical feature associated with the family's origins.

One of the earliest known references to the Fujiyama surname can be found in the "Kōrinji Monjo," a collection of historical documents from the Kōrinji Temple in Kyoto, which dates back to the late 16th century. These documents mention individuals bearing the Fujiyama name residing in the Kyoto region during that period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Fujiyama Masanobu (1612-1672) gained prominence as a skilled swordsmith and metalworker, known for crafting exceptional katanas and other traditional Japanese blades. His works were highly prized by samurai and nobility of the time.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Fujiyama family established itself as a respected lineage of merchants and landowners in the Kansai region. Records from this era indicate that Fujiyama Tomonosuke (1721-1794) was a prominent businessman who owned several trading establishments in Osaka and Kyoto.

In the late 19th century, Fujiyama Toshihiro (1848-1912) rose to prominence as a scholar and educator. He played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system and was instrumental in establishing several prestigious schools and universities.

Another notable figure with the Fujiyama surname was Fujiyama Keiko (1902-1985), a celebrated author and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her literary contributions earned her numerous accolades and a place in Japan's literary canon.

While the Fujiyama surname is primarily associated with Japan, it is also found among Japanese diaspora communities around the world, particularly in countries like Brazil, Peru, and the United States, where Japanese immigrants have settled over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fujiyama

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

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

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