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

Kunisaki, 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 Kunisaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kunisaki in America

Kunisaki is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kunisaki surname appeared 120 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 Kunisaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kunisaki 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 Kunisaki

The surname Kunisaki has its roots in Japan and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to the Kunisaki Peninsula located on the island of Kyushu, specifically in the Oita Prefecture. The name itself is derived from the Japanese words "kuni," meaning country or province, and "saki," meaning cape or peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kunisaki surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), where it is mentioned in historical documents related to samurai clans and feudal lords. During this time, it was common for families to adopt surnames based on their place of origin, particularly if they held power or influence in that region.

The Kunisaki name has been associated with several notable figures throughout Japanese history. One prominent example is Kunisaki Munekiyo (1546-1598), a renowned samurai and military commander who served under the powerful Otomo clan during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). His exploits and loyalty to the Otomo are documented in various historical texts and chronicles.

Another significant figure bearing the Kunisaki surname is Kunisaki Masanari (1718-1782), a renowned scholar and poet of the Edo period (1603-1868). He was particularly renowned for his works on Japanese classical literature and his contributions to the study of the Man'yōshū, one of Japan's earliest anthologies of poetry.

In more recent times, Kunisaki Masao (1882-1944) was a prominent Japanese painter and printmaker who specialized in woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes. His works have been exhibited in various museums and galleries around the world and are highly regarded in the field of Japanese art.

Another notable figure with the Kunisaki surname is Kunisaki Takeo (1904-1987), a Japanese businessman and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the post-World War II reconstruction and industrialization of Japan. He founded the Kunisaki Group, a conglomerate that spanned various industries, including manufacturing, real estate, and finance.

While the Kunisaki surname has its roots in Japan, it is worth noting that due to migration and cultural exchange, individuals bearing this surname may now reside in other parts of the world. However, the historical significance and legacy of the Kunisaki name remain closely tied to its Japanese origins and the rich cultural heritage associated with it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kunisaki

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

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

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