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

Kikuchi, 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 Kikuchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kikuchi in America

Kikuchi is the 25684th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kikuchi surname appeared 960 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 Kikuchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kikuchi 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 Kikuchi

The surname KIKUCHI is a Japanese name that originated from a place name. The earliest recorded example of this surname dates back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan.

KIKUCHI is believed to have derived from the old Japanese word "kikuchi" which translates to "chrysanthemum village" or "chrysanthemum town". This suggests that the name may have originated from a location where chrysanthemums were commonly grown or associated with.

During the Kamakura period, the KIKUCHI family was a prominent samurai clan based in the Kyushu region of Japan. They were powerful feudal lords and their name appeared in various historical records and documents from that era.

One notable individual with the KIKUCHI surname was Kikuchi Takenao (1305-1349), a renowned samurai warrior who served under the Kamakura shogunate. He was known for his bravery and military prowess in battles against the Imperial Court during the Nanboku-cho period.

Another famous KIKUCHI was Kikuchi Yosai (1781-1878), a Confucian scholar and philosopher who lived during the Edo period. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of Confucian classics and his teachings on ethics and morality.

In the 18th century, Kikuchi Isao (1739-1812) was a prominent mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of wasan, the traditional Japanese mathematics. His work on calculating the orbits of celestial bodies was highly regarded.

The KIKUCHI name can also be found in various place names across Japan, such as Kikuchi City in Kumamoto Prefecture and Kikuchi District in Kagoshima Prefecture, further reinforcing its connection to geographical locations.

During the Meiji Restoration period (1868-1912), Kikuchi Dairoku (1855-1917) was a influential political figure and statesman who played a crucial role in the modernization and westernization of Japan.

Throughout history, the KIKUCHI surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including samurai warriors, scholars, scientists, and political leaders, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those bearing this Japanese name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kikuchi

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

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

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