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

Kusunoki, 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 Kusunoki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kusunoki in America

Kusunoki is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kusunoki surname appeared 170 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 Kusunoki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kusunoki 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 Kusunoki

The surname Kusunoki originates from Japan and dates back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the name of a town or village in the Kanto region, which was likely named after a particular type of tree or plant that grew abundantly in that area.

One of the earliest documented references to the Kusunoki name can be found in the Taiheiki, a historical narrative detailing the events of the Nanboku-cho period (1336–1392) in Japan. The text mentions several members of the Kusunoki family, who were prominent samurai and military leaders during that time.

The most notable figure bearing this surname was Kusunoki Masashige (1294–1336), a renowned samurai warrior who served under Emperor Go-Daigo during the Kemmu Restoration. He played a crucial role in the efforts to overthrow the Kamakura shogunate and restore imperial rule. Kusunoki Masashige is widely regarded as a symbol of loyalty and honor in Japanese history.

Another prominent member of the Kusunoki family was Kusunoki Masanori (1326–1348), the son of Masashige. He continued his father's legacy and fought alongside the imperial forces during the Nanboku-cho period. Masanori was known for his bravery and military prowess, and he is remembered for his unwavering loyalty to the imperial cause.

In the 16th century, the Kusunoki name appears in records related to the Sengoku period, which was an era of prolonged civil war in Japan. One notable figure from this time was Kusunoki Masanao (1544–1600), a skilled samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) who served under the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

During the Edo period (1603–1868), the Kusunoki family continued to hold important positions within the samurai class. One noteworthy figure from this era was Kusunoki Masashige (1657–1718), a prominent scholar and advisor to the Tokugawa shogunate.

Throughout its history, the Kusunoki surname has been associated with loyalty, honor, and military prowess, reflecting the values and traditions of the samurai class in Japanese society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kusunoki

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

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

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