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

Koyanagi, 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 Koyanagi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koyanagi in America

Koyanagi is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koyanagi surname appeared 323 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 Koyanagi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koyanagi 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 Koyanagi

The surname KOYANAGI is of Japanese origin, with the earliest recorded references dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. The name is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "koyanagi" which translates to "willow tree" and "ko" meaning "small".

This suggests that the surname may have originated from a family or clan that lived near a small willow tree or a place known for its abundance of willow trees. The KOYANAGI name was primarily found in the Kansai region of Japan, particularly in the areas around modern-day Osaka and Kyoto.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KOYANAGI surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE) in the Azuma Kagami, a historical record of the Kamakura shogunate. The text mentions a samurai named KOYANAGI Masanori, who served under the Hojo clan during the 13th century.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), a notable individual with the KOYANAGI surname was KOYANAGI Nobutsuna, a skilled swordsmith who lived in the late 15th century. His works are highly regarded in the tradition of Japanese sword-making.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), a renowned scholar and poet named KOYANAGI Shikiba (1619-1684) gained recognition for his contributions to Japanese literature. His published works, including the haiku collection "Koyanagi Kushu," have been studied and appreciated for centuries.

Another noteworthy figure was KOYANAGI Naosada (1676-1736), a skilled architect and carpenter who designed and constructed several notable structures, including the Nishi Hongan-ji Temple in Kyoto, which is considered a masterpiece of Japanese architecture.

In more recent times, KOYANAGI Rumiko (born 1957) is a highly acclaimed manga artist and writer, best known for her popular series such as "Ranma ½" and "Inuyasha." Her works have been translated into numerous languages and have gained international recognition.

While the KOYANAGI surname is not among the most common in Japan, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the ancient and medieval periods of Japanese civilization, with notable individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koyanagi

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

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

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