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

Kuniyuki, 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 Kuniyuki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuniyuki in America

Kuniyuki is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuniyuki surname appeared 117 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 Kuniyuki.

The history of the last name Kuniyuki

The surname KUNIYUKI has its origins in Japan, with records of the name dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "kuni," meaning "country" or "province," and "yuki," meaning "to go" or "to proceed." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who traveled extensively or migrated between different regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KUNIYUKI name can be found in the historical records of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled over Japan from the early 17th to the mid-19th century. A samurai warrior named Kuniyuki Masahiro (1587-1637) served under the prominent daimyo (feudal lord) Tokugawa Ieyasu and played a significant role in the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the late 17th century, a renowned Zen Buddhist monk named Kuniyuki Soken (1639-1705) gained recognition for his teachings and writings on the principles of Zen philosophy. His literary works, such as "The Essence of Zen," had a profound impact on the development of Zen Buddhism in Japan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the KUNIYUKI name was also associated with a prominent family of merchants and artisans in the city of Kyoto. The Kuniyuki family was renowned for their expertise in the production of traditional Japanese pottery and ceramics, with their wares being highly sought after by aristocrats and wealthy patrons.

In the realm of literature, the author and poet Kuniyuki Takahashi (1801-1867) gained recognition for his contributions to the development of the modern Japanese literary style known as genbun-itchi. His works, including the collection "Poems of the Four Seasons," were highly influential in the literary circles of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the KUNIYUKI surname was Kuniyuki Sumida (1872-1944), a renowned educator and advocate for women's education in Japan. She established several schools and institutions dedicated to providing educational opportunities for women, challenging the traditional gender norms of the era.

While the KUNIYUKI surname may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and associations with various notable figures throughout Japan's past serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuniyuki

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

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 Kuniyuki 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.

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

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