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

Higuchi, 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 Higuchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Higuchi in America

Higuchi is the 28829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Higuchi surname appeared 825 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 Higuchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Higuchi 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 Higuchi

The surname Higuchi has its origins in Japan, with the earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "hi" meaning "sun" or "day" and "guchi" meaning "mouth," indicating a connection to a geographical or topographical feature such as a valley or opening facing the sun.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Higuchi name can be found in the records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, where it appears as a family name among samurai and feudal lords. During this time period, surnames were often derived from place names or descriptive terms related to a person's occupation or physical traits.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Higuchi Ichirozaemon (1612-1685) was a wealthy merchant and influential figure in the city of Edo, now known as Tokyo. His successful trading business and philanthropic efforts helped establish the Higuchi name as one of importance and respect.

Another notable Higuchi was Higuchi Motohiko (1778-1848), a scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese language and literature. His works on grammar and lexicography were highly influential during the Edo period.

During the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century, a Higuchi Naofumi (1835-1912) served as a government official and played a role in the modernization efforts of Japan. He was involved in educational reforms and the establishment of new institutions.

In the 20th century, Higuchi Ichiyo (1872-1896) gained recognition as one of Japan's most celebrated writers and pioneers of modern Japanese literature. Her short stories and novels, exploring themes of societal norms and the struggles of women, earned her a prominent place in the literary canon.

While the Higuchi surname may have originated from geographical references, it has become deeply woven into Japanese history and culture, with numerous individuals bearing the name leaving their mark across various fields and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Higuchi

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

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

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