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

Fukuyama, 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 Fukuyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fukuyama in America

Fukuyama is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fukuyama surname appeared 214 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 Fukuyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fukuyama 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 Fukuyama

The surname Fukuyama is of Japanese origin. It is a combination of two Japanese words: "fuku" meaning luck or fortune, and "yama" meaning mountain. Together, the name translates to "lucky mountain" or "fortunate mountain."

The name likely originated in the mountainous regions of Japan, where families or clans may have taken on names reflecting the geographical features of their homeland. It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or owned land on a particularly auspicious or fortunate mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fukuyama surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333). During this time, samurai warriors and feudal lords often adopted surnames based on their place of origin or significant landmarks in their territories.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Fukuyama clan was documented as a prominent family in the Hiroshima region of western Japan. They were influential landowners and administrators in the area, and the name appeared in local records and historical documents from that era.

A notable figure with the Fukuyama surname was Fukuyama Toshiaki (1572-1592), a samurai warrior who served under the powerful Mori clan during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). He was known for his bravery and loyalty in battles against rival clans.

Another historically significant individual was Fukuyama Masaharu (1613-1680), a Confucian scholar and poet who lived during the Edo period (1603-1868). His works on philosophy and literature were widely studied and influential in his time.

In the 19th century, Fukuyama Yukio (1835-1913) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Empire of Japan. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations with Western nations.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), Fukuyama Hisakichi (1841-1924) was a renowned businessman and industrialist. He founded the Fukuyama Cotton Spinning Company, which became one of the largest textile manufacturers in Japan at the time.

Fukuyama has been a relatively common surname in Japan throughout history, and it is likely that many other individuals bearing this name have made notable contributions in various fields, even if they are not widely documented or recognized.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fukuyama

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

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

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