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

Koinzan, 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 Koinzan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koinzan in America

Koinzan is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koinzan surname appeared 114 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 Koinzan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koinzan 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 Koinzan

The surname KOINZAN is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Kanto region of central Japan, particularly in the areas surrounding present-day Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture.

The name KOINZAN is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "koin" meaning "temple gardener" and "zan" which translates to "mountain." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been gardeners or caretakers of temple grounds located in mountainous regions.

One of the earliest documented references to the KOINZAN name can be found in the Edo period (1603-1868) records of the Tokugawa shogunate. These records mention a family of temple gardeners with the surname KOINZAN who were responsible for maintaining the grounds of a prominent Buddhist temple in the city of Kamakura.

In the 17th century, a renowned poet and calligrapher named KOINZAN Yuichi (1613-1683) gained recognition for his literary works and artistic contributions. His poems and calligraphic pieces are still preserved in several museums and cultural institutions across Japan.

During the Meiji Restoration of the late 19th century, a prominent politician and reformist named KOINZAN Masahiro (1838-1902) played a significant role in shaping Japan's transition from the Tokugawa shogunate to a modern, imperial state.

Another notable figure bearing the KOINZAN surname was KOINZAN Takahiro (1901-1981), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Tokyo and other major cities in Japan during the post-World War II era.

In the world of sports, KOINZAN Yuki (1972-present) is a former professional baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants and the Orix BlueWave in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league during the 1990s and early 2000s.

While the KOINZAN surname may not be as common as some other Japanese family names, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout Japan's cultural and societal development over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koinzan

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

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

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