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

Kusumoto, 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 Kusumoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kusumoto in America

Kusumoto is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kusumoto surname appeared 281 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 Kusumoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kusumoto 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 Kusumoto

The surname Kusumoto has its origins in Japan, with the earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "kusumoto," which translates to "mansion of grass" or "grassy mansion." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family that resided in a dwelling surrounded by grassy fields or meadows.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Kusumoto name appeared in several historical documents and records, particularly in the regions of Kyoto and Osaka. One notable mention is found in the Kansei Choshu Shokafu, a genealogical record compiled in the late 18th century, which lists several Kusumoto families.

In the 19th century, the Kusumoto surname gained prominence with the birth of Kusumoto Masatoshi (1821-1899), a renowned calligrapher and scholar of the Edo period. His works and teachings significantly influenced the development of calligraphy in Japan.

Another notable figure with the Kusumoto surname was Kusumoto Ine (1827-1903), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist. She established one of the first schools for girls in Japan and played a crucial role in promoting education for women during the Meiji era.

In the realm of literature, Kusumoto Seiichi (1872-1940) was a celebrated novelist and playwright. His works often explored social issues and the complexities of human relationships, earning him widespread recognition and critical acclaim.

Kusumoto Ando (1879-1949) was a prominent businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Kusumoto Trading Company, which played a significant role in the import and export of goods during the early 20th century.

During the 20th century, the Kusumoto name was also associated with the world of sports. Kusumoto Hiroshi (1919-1987) was a renowned sumo wrestler who achieved the prestigious rank of ozeki, one of the highest ranks in professional sumo.

While the Kusumoto surname has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Japanese immigrants and their descendants. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above highlight the rich cultural and intellectual contributions associated with this surname within Japan's storied past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kusumoto

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

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

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