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

Gushiken, 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 Gushiken surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gushiken in America

Gushiken is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gushiken surname appeared 324 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 Gushiken.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gushiken 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 Gushiken

The surname GUSHIKEN has its origins in Okinawa, Japan. It is a local name that likely derives from the Okinawan language, with roots that can be traced back to the 15th century or earlier. The name may be related to the Okinawan word "gushiku," which refers to a type of tree or plant native to the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the GUSHIKEN name can be found in the Omoro Soshi, a collection of ancient Okinawan poems and songs compiled in the early 17th century. This suggests that families bearing this surname were present in Okinawa during this time period.

In the 18th century, the GUSHIKEN name appears in various administrative records and historical documents from the Ryukyu Kingdom, which ruled over the Okinawan islands until the late 19th century. These records often refer to individuals with the GUSHIKEN surname holding positions of authority or serving in the royal court.

Notable individuals with the GUSHIKEN surname include Gushiken Seishin (1629-1701), an Okinawan scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Another prominent figure was Gushiken Chokei (1756-1835), a renowned poet and calligrapher who served as a court official during the later years of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

In more recent times, Gushiken Masao (1888-1966) was a prominent educator and advocate for Okinawan culture and language preservation. He established several schools and organizations dedicated to promoting Okinawan studies and traditions.

During the 20th century, the GUSHIKEN surname also gained recognition in the martial arts world, with Gushiken Soko (1926-2015) being a highly respected master of Goju-Ryu Karate. He played a significant role in spreading this traditional Okinawan martial art both within Japan and internationally.

While its origins can be traced back centuries, the GUSHIKEN surname remains deeply rooted in Okinawan heritage and culture, with a long and distinguished history that spans various fields, including literature, art, education, and martial arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gushiken

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

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

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