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

Hashiguchi, 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 Hashiguchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hashiguchi in America

Hashiguchi is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hashiguchi surname appeared 144 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 Hashiguchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hashiguchi 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 Hashiguchi

The surname Hashiguchi originates from Japan, with its earliest known records dating back to the 8th century. The name is derived from the Japanese words "hashi," meaning bridge, and "guchi," meaning mouth or entrance, suggesting a possible connection to a location near a bridge or a place where a bridge crossed a river or stream.

Hashiguchi is a relatively common surname in Japan, particularly in the regions of Kyushu and Shikoku. In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), there are records of samurai warriors bearing the name Hashiguchi, though specific details about their exploits are scarce.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Hashiguchi was Hashiguchi Nobuyoshi, a minor feudal lord who lived in the late 16th century during the Sengoku period. He was known for his allegiance to the powerful Tokugawa clan, which eventually unified Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the Edo period (1603-1867), the name Hashiguchi appeared in various records and documents, including those of merchants, artisans, and scholars. Hashiguchi Gorobei, a prominent merchant from Osaka, lived during this time and was known for his successful trading ventures.

The 19th century saw the rise of Hashiguchi Bunyo, a prominent scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese literature and poetry. Born in 1805, he was widely respected for his extensive knowledge and published works.

Another notable figure with the surname Hashiguchi was Hashiguchi Sakari, a Buddhist monk who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his teachings and efforts to preserve traditional Japanese culture and values during a period of rapid modernization.

In more recent times, Hashiguchi Goro (1881-1945) was a renowned Japanese artist and calligrapher known for his intricate and beautiful works. His paintings and calligraphic pieces are highly regarded and can be found in various museums and private collections around the world.

While the surname Hashiguchi has a long and rich history in Japan, it is important to note that these examples are not an exhaustive list, as there may be other significant individuals with this name throughout the centuries whose stories have yet to be fully explored or documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hashiguchi

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

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

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