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

Hitomi, 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 Hitomi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hitomi in America

Hitomi is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hitomi surname appeared 104 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 Hitomi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hitomi 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 Hitomi

The surname "HITOMI" is of Japanese origin, derived from the word "hitomi," which means "pupil of the eye" or "eyes" in Japanese. This name likely emerged during the Heian period (794-1185 AD) when surnames became more prevalent in Japan.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "HITOMI" can be traced back to the late 12th century, where it appears in various historical documents and records from feudal Japan. It's believed that the name may have originated from a place name or a descriptive term referring to someone with distinctive or expressive eyes.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the "HITOMI" surname gained prominence among samurai families and warriors who served under various shogunates. One notable figure from this era was Hitomi Masanori (1232-1305), a skilled archer and samurai who fought in the Mongol invasions of Japan.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the "HITOMI" surname was also found among members of the merchant class and artisans. Hitomi Hisayoshi (1642-1711) was a renowned woodblock print artist known for his intricate landscape designs, while Hitomi Kahei (1756-1828) was a successful merchant and philanthropist in Edo (present-day Tokyo).

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), when Japan underwent rapid modernization, several individuals with the "HITOMI" surname made significant contributions. Hitomi Katsunori (1834-1902) was a prominent educator and advocate for Western-style education, while Hitomi Saiko (1867-1941) was a pioneering female writer and activist for women's rights.

Another notable figure was Hitomi Masao (1903-1981), a renowned physicist and academic who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of nuclear physics. His research laid the foundation for Japan's nuclear energy program in the post-World War II era.

Throughout its history, the surname "HITOMI" has maintained a strong presence in various fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hitomi

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

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

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