2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Jinzo
A Japanese surname possibly derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Jinzo. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jinzo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Jinzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jinzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jinzo
The surname "JINZO" is believed to have originated in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). It is likely derived from the Japanese words "jin" meaning "human" and "zo" meaning "figure" or "shape," possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or occupation related to sculpting or crafting human figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the "Jinzoshuu," a collection of poetry and calligraphy from the late 17th century, authored by a poet who went by the pen name Jinzo. This suggests that the name was in use among the literary and artistic circles of that time.
In the 19th century, a famous woodblock print artist named Utagawa Jinzo (1798-1858) gained recognition for his ukiyo-e prints depicting kabuki actors and scenes from everyday life in Edo (modern-day Tokyo).
Another notable individual with this surname was Jinzo Naruse (1858-1919), a prominent educator and proponent of Western-style education in Japan during the Meiji era. He founded several schools and played a significant role in modernizing the Japanese education system.
During the early 20th century, a Japanese military officer named Jinzo Nogi (1876-1923) gained widespread respect and admiration for his loyalty and service. He served as a general in the Imperial Japanese Army and was revered for his bravery in the Russo-Japanese War.
In the realm of literature, Jinzo Toki (1904-1983) was a celebrated novelist and poet, known for his works exploring philosophical and existential themes. His novel "Ikiru" (To Live) was later adapted into a film by the renowned director Akira Kurosawa.
While the surname "JINZO" is relatively uncommon, it has left its mark across various domains throughout Japan's history, from art and literature to education and military service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jinzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Jinzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Jinzo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jinzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino89.9% · 98
- White4.6% · 5
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jinzo
Jinzo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
+10 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 410 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-28 bearers (-20.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,923 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | +10 bearers (+7.9%) | Down 410 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -28 bearers (-20.4%) | Down 24,923 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jinzo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,282 | #150,205 | -19.9% |
| Count | 137 | 109 | -20.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jinzo bearers went from 137 to 109 (-20.4% change). The surname moved down 24,923 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #150,205.
FAQ
Jinzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jinzo?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Jinzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Jinzo?
Jinzo ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Jinzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jinzo.
Has Jinzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jinzo went from 137 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 28 (-20.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Jinzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jinzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 89.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jinzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jinzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (89.9%), White (4.6%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jinzo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jinzo mean?
A Japanese surname possibly derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jinzo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Jinzo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.