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

Matsuno, 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 Matsuno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matsuno in America

Matsuno is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matsuno surname appeared 361 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 Matsuno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matsuno 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 Matsuno

The surname MATSUNO is of Japanese origin and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Kyushu region of Japan, particularly in the area around Fukuoka Prefecture. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "matsu" meaning pine tree and "no" meaning field or plain, suggesting that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have lived near a pine forest or plain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MATSUNO name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), where it appears in various local records and chronicles. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Matuno" or "Matsno," reflecting the variations in local dialects and writing styles.

A notable historical figure bearing the MATSUNO surname was Matsuno Kiyohide (1556-1615), a prominent samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) who served under the powerful Tokugawa clan during the Sengoku period (1467-1615 CE). He played a crucial role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which solidified the Tokugawa Shogunate's control over Japan.

Another significant individual was Matsuno Michiyuki (1714-1786), a scholar and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese flora. His work, "Shokubutsu Ruiju Hinshitsu," published in 1781, was one of the earliest comprehensive catalogues of Japanese plant species.

In the 19th century, Matsuno Goro (1824-1872) gained recognition as a skilled swordsmith and metalworker. His katana (Japanese swords) were highly prized for their exceptional craftsmanship and were sought after by samurai and nobility alike.

The MATSUNO name also gained prominence in the literary world with Matsuno Yoichi (1901-1975), a celebrated author and poet known for his poignant depictions of rural life in Japan. His novels, such as "Shinobugawa" (1951), were widely praised for their lyrical prose and vivid imagery.

More recently, Matsuno Hiroshi (1937-2022) was a renowned architect and urban planner whose designs combined traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern principles of sustainability and functionality. His works, including the Kyoto International Conference Center and the Sapporo Dome, have become iconic landmarks in Japan.

While the MATSUNO surname is most prevalent in Japan, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matsuno

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

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

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