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

Furutani, 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 Furutani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Furutani in America

Furutani is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Furutani surname appeared 190 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 Furutani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Furutani 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 Furutani

The surname Furutani originates from Japan and traces its history back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "furu" meaning old or ancient, and "tani" meaning valley or ravine, suggesting a connection to a specific geographic location or region.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Furutani name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), during which time it was associated with a prominent samurai family from the Kanto region. Members of this family were known for their prowess in battle and loyalty to the Shogunate.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Furutani name gained further recognition when Furutani Masanori (1611-1681) served as a high-ranking official in the Tokugawa Shogunate. His descendants continued to hold influential positions in the government and military for several generations.

Another notable figure bearing the Furutani name was Furutani Torahachi (1806-1874), a renowned artist and calligrapher who was instrumental in preserving and promoting traditional Japanese art forms during the turbulent Bakumatsu period.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Furutani Kinsuke (1834-1907) made significant contributions to the modernization of Japan's agricultural practices, introducing advanced farming techniques and advocating for the establishment of agricultural schools and research institutions.

In more recent history, Furutani Masahiro (1911-1988) was a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the human experience in post-war Japan.

While the Furutani name has its roots in Japan, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among Japanese diaspora communities. However, comprehensive records and historical accounts of individuals bearing this surname outside of Japan are relatively scarce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Furutani

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

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

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