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

Kido, 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 Kido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kido in America

Kido is the 44356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kido surname appeared 485 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 Kido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kido 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 Kido

The surname KIDO is believed to have originated in Japan. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "kido" which means "noble way" or "path of honor". This name may have been given to individuals who were considered to be honorable or of noble character.

KIDO is a relatively uncommon surname, even in Japan. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 16th century, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period of Japanese history. Some of the earliest records of the KIDO name can be found in local registers and family histories from regions such as Kyoto and Nara.

One notable figure in Japanese history with the surname KIDO was Takayoshi KIDO (1833-1877). He was a influential statesman and samurai who played a key role in the Meiji Restoration, which saw the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the return of imperial rule to Japan. Takayoshi KIDO was a member of the Tosa domain and worked alongside other prominent leaders like Toshimichi Okubo and Hirobumi Ito to bring about this major political and social change.

Another individual of note was Kōichi KIDO (1889-1977), a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal under Emperor Hirohito. He played a significant role in the decision to surrender during World War II and was later convicted as a Class A war criminal by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East.

In the realm of literature, there was Kōzō KIDO (1911-1937), a Japanese novelist and poet who was part of the Proletarian Literature movement in the early 20th century. His works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class.

Another noteworthy figure was Shūichi KIDO (1918-1998), a Japanese businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Kido Corporation, a major Japanese trading company specializing in the import and export of various products.

The KIDO surname has also been associated with certain place names in Japan, particularly in the Kansai region. For example, there is a district called Kido-chō in the city of Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture.

While the KIDO surname may not be one of the most common in Japan, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout Japanese history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kido

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

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

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