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

Koike, 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 Koike surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koike in America

Koike is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koike surname appeared 435 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 Koike.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koike 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 Koike

The surname KOIKE originated in Japan, where it has been recorded since ancient times. It is believed to derive from the Japanese word "koike," which means "small pond" or "small lake." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who lived near or worked with a small body of water.

The earliest known mention of the KOIKE surname dates back to the late 8th century, when it appeared in the Shoku Nihongi, an ancient Japanese chronicle. During the Heian period (794-1185), the name was also found in various court records and literary works.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named KOIKE Masatsura served as a samurai under the Minamoto clan. He played a significant role in the Genpei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans that led to the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the KOIKE family held significant influence in various regions of Japan, particularly in the Kanto and Chubu areas. Notable members from this era include KOIKE Yasunaga (1619-1689), a renowned daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled the Tamba Domain.

In the 19th century, KOIKE Tomingoro (1842-1899) was a prominent politician and diplomat who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration. He served as the Japanese ambassador to the United States and helped establish diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Another influential figure was KOIKE Kazuo (1929-2019), a renowned author and screenwriter known for his works on yakuza (Japanese organized crime) and the human condition. He won numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 1963.

Overall, the KOIKE surname has a rich history in Japan, with many notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries. While its origins may have been humble, referring to those living near small bodies of water, the name has since become associated with samurai warriors, influential daimyo, politicians, and literary figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koike

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

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

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