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

Komoto, 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 Komoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Komoto in America

Komoto is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Komoto surname appeared 158 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 Komoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Komoto 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 Komoto

The surname Komoto is of Japanese origin, with its roots dating back to the 8th century CE. It is believed to have originated from the Komoto district in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. The name is derived from the Japanese words "komo," meaning "small valley," and "to," meaning "door" or "entrance." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with families residing near the entrance of a small valley or valley-like area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Komoto surname can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. The text mentions a prominent figure named Komoto no Saburo, who served as a court official during the Nara period (710-794 CE).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), the Komoto family was known to hold significant landholdings in the Hyogo region. Historical records from this era, such as the Azuma Kagami, a renowned military chronicle, mention several members of the Komoto clan who were influential samurai warriors and retainers.

In the 16th century, a renowned Zen Buddhist monk named Komoto Tenyu (1501-1589) gained recognition for his teachings and contributions to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. He established several temples and monasteries, including the famous Komyoji Temple in Nagano Prefecture.

Another notable figure was Komoto Masahiro (1574-1647), a skilled swordsmith who lived during the Edo period (1603-1868). His swords were highly prized by samurai and are now considered valuable cultural artifacts in Japan.

In more recent times, Komoto Junkichi (1868-1935) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Japanese ambassador to the United States from 1924 to 1928. He played a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations between the two countries during a turbulent period.

While the Komoto surname may have originated from a specific region in Japan, it has since spread across the country and can be found in various prefectures and cities. The name's longevity and historical significance in Japanese culture and society reflect its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Komoto

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

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

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