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

Furumoto, 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 Furumoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Furumoto in America

Furumoto is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Furumoto surname appeared 131 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 Furumoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Furumoto 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 Furumoto

The surname Furumoto originated in Japan, with its earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "furu," meaning old or ancient, and "moto," meaning source or origin. This suggests that the name may have referred to individuals or families with long-standing roots or ancestral ties to a particular region.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Furumoto name appeared in various historical documents and records related to samurai families and local landowners. One notable example is the Furumoto clan, a minor feudal family based in the Echizen Province (present-day Fukui Prefecture). They held a small estate and were vassals to the powerful Matsudaira clan.

The earliest recorded individual with the Furumoto surname is Furumoto Nobuyuki (1512-1583), a samurai warrior who served under the renowned daimyo (feudal lord) Oda Nobunaga. Nobuyuki played a role in several battles during the Sengoku period (Warring States period) and was known for his loyalty and bravery.

Another prominent figure was Furumoto Masanaga (1652-1721), a Confucian scholar and poet from the Echizen Province. He authored several influential works on Confucian philosophy and was renowned for his mastery of classical Chinese literature.

In the 19th century, Furumoto Tsuneyoshi (1811-1878) was a prominent educator and founder of the Furumoto Gakuen, a private school in Kyoto that played a significant role in promoting modern education during the Meiji Restoration.

During the Edo period, the Furumoto name was also associated with certain place names, particularly in the Echizen and Kaga regions of central Japan. For example, the village of Furumoto-mura (now part of Fukui City) was likely named after the local Furumoto clan or landowners bearing that surname.

Another notable individual was Furumoto Haruko (1886-1967), a pioneering female educator and writer who advocated for women's rights and education reform in the early 20th century. She founded several schools and published numerous works on feminist and educational topics.

Overall, the surname Furumoto has a long and rich history in Japan, spanning various regions, periods, and fields, from samurai warriors and scholars to educators and writers. Its origins can be traced back to the 15th century, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient Japanese name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Furumoto

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

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

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