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

Higaki, 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 Higaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Higaki in America

Higaki is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Higaki surname appeared 226 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 Higaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Higaki 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 Higaki

The surname Higaki is believed to have originated from Japan, dating back to the 8th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "hi" meaning sun or fire, and "gaki" meaning child or offspring, potentially referring to a family or clan with a connection to the sun or fire.

Higaki is a relatively uncommon surname, with its earliest recorded appearances found in ancient Japanese family records and local chronicles. One of the earliest known mentions of the name dates back to the late 9th century, where a samurai named Higaki Masahiro is referenced in the "Shoku Nihongi", a historical text chronicling the life and times of Emperor Kammu.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the Higaki clan is believed to have been based in the Kanto region, specifically around the present-day Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures. Records from this time period indicate a notable Higaki family member, Higaki Yoshinao, who served as a military commander and advisor to the Shogunate.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Higaki Tomotada is recorded as a skilled swordsman and martial artist, renowned for his mastery of the Shinkage-ryu swordsmanship style. He is often cited as an influential figure in the development and preservation of traditional Japanese martial arts.

Another notable individual with the Higaki surname was Higaki Tatsumi, a renowned calligrapher and poet who lived during the Edo period (1603-1868). His works are celebrated for their elegant brushstrokes and profound expressions of traditional Japanese aesthetics.

The Higaki name has also been associated with various place names throughout Japan, such as Higaki-mura (Higaki Village) in Aomori Prefecture, and Higaki-jima (Higaki Island) in Okinawa Prefecture. These place names may have originated from the presence of Higaki families in those regions or from geographical features bearing a resemblance to the meaning of the name.

While not a particularly widespread surname, the Higaki name has persisted throughout Japanese history, reflecting its ancient roots and cultural significance. Several individuals bearing this surname have made notable contributions in various fields, from military leadership to the arts and cultural preservation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Higaki

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

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

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