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

Inagaki, 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 Inagaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inagaki in America

Inagaki is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inagaki surname appeared 213 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 Inagaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inagaki 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 Inagaki

The surname Inagaki is of Japanese origin, derived from the Japanese words "ina" meaning "rice paddy" and "gaki" meaning "small stream" or "brook". It is believed to have originated in the Edo period (1603-1868) as a locational surname, likely referring to a person who lived near a small stream or rice paddy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Inagaki name can be found in the "Buke Kaho" (Family Records of Samurai Families), a comprehensive genealogical record compiled during the Edo period. The record mentions an Inagaki family that served as retainers to the Matsudaira clan, a prominent samurai family.

In the late 19th century, during the Meiji Era (1868-1912), a prominent figure named Inagaki Manjiro (1860-1908) played a significant role in the modernization of Japan. He was a diplomat and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and was instrumental in negotiating treaties with various Western nations.

Another notable Inagaki was Inagaki Toshihiko (1899-1975), a renowned Japanese novelist and playwright. His works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class. His most famous novel, "Midaregami" (Disheveled Hair), was published in 1924 and was later adapted into a popular film.

In the field of sports, Inagaki Shiro (1931-2017) was a legendary sumo wrestler who achieved the highest rank of Yokozuna in 1958. He was known for his exceptional technique and physical strength, and he won numerous tournaments during his career.

Inagaki Hiroshi (1905-1980) was a renowned Japanese film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with the iconic actor Toshiro Mifune, including the critically acclaimed films "Musashi Miyamoto" (1954) and "Samurai Rebellion" (1967).

While the Inagaki surname is not as common as some other Japanese surnames, it has a long and distinguished history, with notable individuals contributing to various fields such as politics, literature, sports, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inagaki

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

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

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