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

Horiuchi, 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 Horiuchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horiuchi in America

Horiuchi is the 30442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horiuchi surname appeared 767 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 Horiuchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horiuchi 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 Horiuchi

The surname HORIUCHI originated in Japan and has its roots dating back to the 7th century. It is believed to be derived from the combination of the Japanese words "hori," meaning "valley" or "ditch," and "uchi," meaning "inside" or "within." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or geographic feature, likely a valley or a settlement situated within a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HORIUCHI surname can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese historical text compiled in the late 8th century. This text mentions individuals bearing the name, indicating its existence during that period. Additionally, the name has been found in various local records and documents from regions such as Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, where it was particularly prevalent.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the HORIUCHI surname was associated with several notable figures. Horiuchi Masatora (1589-1668) was a prominent samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate. Horiuchi Kyokubun (1733-1815) was a renowned scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the development of the haiku form.

In the 19th century, Horiuchi Sakujo (1818-1869) was a notable calligrapher and artist who gained recognition for his intricate brush strokes and unique style. Horiuchi Nobuaki (1841-1919) was a statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji era.

Another notable individual with the HORIUCHI surname was Horiuchi Kensuke (1898-1982), a celebrated novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human emotions. His literary contributions earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Akutagawa Prize.

Throughout its history, the HORIUCHI surname has been associated with various professions, ranging from samurai warriors and scholars to artists and writers. While its origins can be traced back to specific geographic locations in Japan, the name has since spread across the country and has become a recognizable part of Japanese culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horiuchi

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

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

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