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

Kusaka, 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 Kusaka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kusaka in America

Kusaka is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kusaka surname appeared 160 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 Kusaka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kusaka 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 Kusaka

The surname Kusaka has its origins in Japan, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Japanese word "kusaka," which means "a grassy field" or "a meadow." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to families who lived in or near grassy areas or meadows.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Kusaka family is mentioned in several historical records as being influential landowners in the Kanto region of Japan. One notable figure from this time is Kusaka Nobuyuki, a samurai who served under the Hojo clan in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Kusaka name appears in various feudal records, indicating their continued prominence as landowners and warriors. One renowned figure is Kusaka Masashige, a daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over parts of present-day Chiba Prefecture during the Sengoku period (1467-1615).

The Kusaka family's legacy continued into the Edo period (1603-1868), with several members serving as local officials and retainers to various daimyo clans. One notable figure from this time is Kusaka Genzui, a Confucian scholar and advisor to the Tokugawa Shogunate in the 18th century.

In the late 19th century, during the Meiji Restoration, the Kusaka name is found among the early pioneers of modern Japanese industry and commerce. Kusaka Yoshio, born in 1838, was a prominent businessman and one of the founders of the Mitsubishi Corporation.

Another significant figure is Kusaka Genzui, born in 1897, who was a renowned poet and literary critic during the Taisho and early Showa periods. He played a pivotal role in the development of modern Japanese literature and is considered one of the greatest poets of his time.

Throughout its history, the Kusaka surname has been associated with various influential individuals, from samurai warriors and feudal lords to scholars, poets, and business leaders, reflecting the diverse contributions of this family to Japanese society over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kusaka

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

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

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