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

Katagiri, 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 Katagiri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katagiri in America

Katagiri is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katagiri surname appeared 157 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 Katagiri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katagiri 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 Katagiri

The surname Katagiri originates from Japan and dates back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "kata," meaning "shoulder," and "giri," meaning "reason" or "duty." This combination suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a specific responsibility or duty related to carrying burdens or loads on their shoulders.

In the early days, surnames in Japan were often based on occupations, physical traits, or places of residence. The Katagiri name likely started as a descriptive name given to individuals involved in manual labor or carrying tasks. It could also have been associated with a particular region or village where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Katagiri name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), when samurai families began adopting surnames. However, the name's origins may stretch back even further, as records from that time were often incomplete or lost.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Katagiri name gained prominence in certain regions of Japan. Notable individuals from this era include Katagiri Katsumoto (1556-1615), a samurai and military commander who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate.

In the 19th century, Katagiri Hiroshi (1835-1918) was a prominent scholar and educator who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji Restoration.

Another notable figure was Katagiri Tomoko (1878-1964), a pioneering female journalist and activist who advocated for women's rights and social reforms in the early 20th century.

During World War II, Katagiri Masao (1914-1945) was a Japanese naval officer who served as the commander of the battleship Yamato during its final operation in 1945.

In the world of literature, Katagiri Yuko (1909-1988) was a renowned author and poet who explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition in her works.

While the surname Katagiri may have evolved over time and spread to different regions of Japan, its origins can be traced back to the country's rich cultural heritage and the unique naming traditions that reflect occupations, locations, and personal qualities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katagiri

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

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

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