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

Horimoto, 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 Horimoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horimoto in America

Horimoto is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horimoto surname appeared 116 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 Horimoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horimoto 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 Horimoto

The surname Horimoto has its origins in Japan, with its earliest records dating back to the 8th century CE. It is derived from the Japanese words "hori" which means "moat" or "ditch," and "moto" which translates to "origin" or "source." This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by individuals who lived near or originated from an area with prominent moats or ditches.

One of the earliest mentions of the Horimoto name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This historical record contains references to several individuals with the Horimoto surname, indicating that the name was already established during the Nara period (710-794 CE).

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), there are records of a prominent samurai named Horimoto Takanao, who served under the Hojo clan. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and his exploits were documented in various war chronicles of the time.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), a renowned Zen Buddhist monk named Horimoto Zenshi gained fame for his teachings and contributions to the development of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. He was widely respected for his wisdom and spiritual guidance.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), a notable figure with the Horimoto surname was Horimoto Masayoshi, a skilled calligrapher and painter who was patronized by the Tokugawa shogunate. His works were highly praised and are still celebrated in Japanese art circles.

Another influential individual was Horimoto Kyosuke, a 19th-century scholar and educator who played a crucial role in promoting Western studies and modernizing Japan's education system during the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912).

Throughout its history, the Horimoto surname has been associated with various professions, including samurai warriors, Buddhist monks, artists, scholars, and educators. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained recognition and respect over the centuries, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horimoto

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

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

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