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

Itoh, 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 Itoh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itoh in America

Itoh is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itoh surname appeared 214 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 Itoh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Itoh 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 Itoh

The surname Itoh is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "ito," meaning "thread" or "string." This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in textile-related occupations or lived in areas known for weaving and fabric production.

During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the Itoh name appeared in various historical records, particularly those documenting trade and commerce activities in the imperial capital of Kyoto. One notable mention is found in the Nihon Shoki, an 8th-century chronicle that refers to an Itoh family residing in the Yamashiro Province (present-day Kyoto Prefecture).

The Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD) saw the rise of the samurai warrior class, and several Itoh families were recorded as retainers or vassals to powerful daimyo lords. In the 14th century, the Itoh clan played a significant role in the Nanbokucho Wars (1336-1392 AD), supporting the Southern Court faction against the Northern Court.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Itoh surname was Itoh Masanari (1567-1646), a prominent daimyo and military commander who served under the Tokugawa shogunate. His exploits were documented in the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637-1638, where he led the Tokugawa forces to victory against the rebel forces.

Another notable figure was Itoh Hirobumi (1840-1909), a statesman and politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Japan from 1885 to 1888. He played a crucial role in the Meiji Restoration and the modernization of Japan in the late 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the famous haiku poet Itoh Jakucho (1716-1784) left a lasting legacy with her poetic works, which were widely celebrated during the Edo period (1603-1868).

During the Sengoku period (1467-1615), the Itoh clan was prominent in the Ise Province (present-day Mie Prefecture), where they controlled the strategically important Itoh Castle, located near the ancient Ise Grand Shrine.

The name Itoh has also been associated with various place names throughout Japan, such as Itoh-cho (Itoh Town) in Shizuoka Prefecture and Itoh-mura (Itoh Village) in Fukushima Prefecture, further reinforcing the historical significance and widespread distribution of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itoh

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

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

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