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

Kaji, 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 Kaji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaji in America

Kaji is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaji surname appeared 276 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 Kaji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaji 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 Kaji

The surname "KAJI" is of Japanese origin, traced back to the 8th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "kaji," which means "fire" or "blaze." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to those who worked with fire, such as blacksmiths or potters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle from the 8th century, which mentions a person named Kaji no Ayamaro. This individual was a high-ranking court official during the reign of Emperor Shōmu.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Kaji clan was a prominent samurai family in the Kanto region of Japan. They served as vassals to the Hojo clan, who were the de facto rulers of Japan during this time. One notable figure was Kaji Michimasa (1240-1305), a skilled warrior and military strategist who played a key role in several battles.

In the late 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Azuchi-Momoyama period, which was a time of great cultural and political change in Japan. Kaji Nobukane (1540-1607) was a skilled architect who designed several castles and temples, including the famous Osaka Castle.

In more recent times, the name has been associated with various artists and academics. Kaji Atsushi (1904-1942) was a renowned Japanese painter and printmaker who was part of the avant-garde art movement in the early 20th century. Kaji Motojiro (1889-1932) was a pioneering Japanese archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Japanese cultures.

Another notable figure was Kaji Wataru (1910-1986), a renowned Japanese writer and playwright. His plays often explored themes of social injustice and the human condition, and he was awarded the prestigious Naoki Prize in 1959 for his novel "Natsu no Matsuri" (Summer Festival).

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the surname "KAJI," highlighting its rich cultural heritage and diverse associations within Japanese society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaji

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

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

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