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

Fukutomi, 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 Fukutomi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fukutomi in America

Fukutomi is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fukutomi surname appeared 112 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 Fukutomi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fukutomi 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 Fukutomi

The surname Fukutomi has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "fuku" meaning "fortune" or "luck" and "tomi" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." The combination of these two words suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals or families who were prosperous or fortunate.

One of the earliest known records of the Fukutomi name can be found in historical documents from the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. These documents mention Fukutomi samurai warriors who served under prominent daimyo (feudal lords) during this time. The name was particularly prevalent in the Kanto region, which includes the modern-day prefectures of Tokyo, Saitama, and Chiba.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), when Japan underwent rapid modernization and westernization, the Fukutomi surname gained wider recognition. Fukutomi Nobuyuki (1846-1913), a prominent educator and writer, played a significant role in establishing modern educational systems in Japan. His contributions to the field of education and his advocacy for westernization earned him a reputation as one of the pioneers of modern Japanese thought.

Another notable individual with the Fukutomi surname was Fukutomi Toshio (1899-1972), a Japanese diplomat and politician. He served as the Japanese ambassador to the United States from 1957 to 1962 and played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries in the post-World War II period.

In the field of literature, Fukutomi Masao (1921-2001) was a renowned Japanese novelist and essayist. His works, which often explored themes of identity and the human condition, earned him critical acclaim and several prestigious literary awards, including the Akutagawa Prize in 1963.

Fukutomi Satoko (born 1965) is a contemporary Japanese artist known for her intricate and detailed drawings. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is part of the permanent collections of major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

While the Fukutomi surname has its roots in Japan, it has also been carried by individuals of Japanese descent living in other parts of the world, such as the Americas and Europe, as a result of migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fukutomi

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

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

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