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

Kimoto, 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 Kimoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kimoto in America

Kimoto is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kimoto surname appeared 418 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 Kimoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kimoto 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 Kimoto

The surname Kimoto is of Japanese origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Shizuoka Prefecture, which was a prominent region for samurai families during the Edo period.

The name Kimoto is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "ki" meaning tree, and "moto" meaning root or base. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a prominent family or clan whose roots were deeply embedded in a particular location, much like a sturdy tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kimoto surname can be found in the historical records of the Shizuoka Prefecture, where a samurai named Kimoto Masahiro was noted for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Masahiro's exploits were chronicled in various accounts of the time, solidifying the Kimoto name in the annals of Japanese history.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Kimoto family continued to establish itself as a respected samurai lineage. Kimoto Nobuyuki (1644-1718) was a renowned swordsman and martial arts instructor who trained many aspiring samurai in the art of combat.

In the late 19th century, as Japan underwent rapid modernization and westernization, the Kimoto surname began to spread beyond its traditional confines. Kimoto Kurahara (1837-1920) was a prominent educator who played a pivotal role in reforming Japan's educational system during the Meiji era.

Another notable figure was Kimoto Kiichi (1890-1971), a pioneering botanist whose research on plant physiology and genetics contributed significantly to the advancement of agricultural sciences in Japan.

As the Kimoto family branched out across Japan and beyond, the name took on various regional variations, such as Kimoto, Kimato, and Kimato. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remained closely tied to its samurai roots and the enduring legacy of the Shizuoka Prefecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kimoto

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

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

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