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

Fukuoka, 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 Fukuoka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fukuoka in America

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

The Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka

The surname Fukuoka has its origins in Japan, where it first emerged around the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Japanese word "fuku" meaning fortune or luck, and "oka" meaning hill or small mountain.

Originally, the name was associated with the Fukuoka region located on the northern shore of the Japanese island of Kyushu. This area was known for its fertile lands and prosperous agricultural communities, hence the connection to the concept of fortune or luck.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Fukuoka name can be found in the "Engishiki," a legal code compiled in the early 10th century during the Heian period. This document contains references to various clans and families, including those bearing the Fukuoka name.

Throughout the medieval period, the Fukuoka family played a significant role in the political and cultural landscape of Japan. Notable figures from this time include Fukuoka Masanori (1305-1388), a renowned samurai warrior and military strategist who served under the Ashikaga shogunate.

As the centuries passed, the Fukuoka name spread beyond its original geographic region, with members of the family establishing themselves in various parts of Japan. One prominent figure was Fukuoka Takachika (1535-1615), a Buddhist monk and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Zen philosophy.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Fukuoka family continued to hold positions of influence and power. Fukuoka Tanomo (1610-1688) was a respected daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Fukuoka domain, while Fukuoka Kiyonao (1675-1739) was a celebrated poet and calligrapher.

In more recent history, the Fukuoka name has been associated with several notable individuals, including Fukuoka Kyoji (1829-1884), a prominent educator and founder of one of Japan's first modern schools, and Fukuoka Masanobu (1913-2008), a celebrated author and philosopher known for his writings on natural farming and environmentalism.

Throughout its long and rich history, the surname Fukuoka has remained a prominent and respected name in Japanese society, reflecting the values of fortune, prosperity, and a deep connection to the land.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fukuoka

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

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

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