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

Matsuzaki, 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 Matsuzaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matsuzaki in America

Matsuzaki is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matsuzaki surname appeared 316 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 Matsuzaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matsuzaki 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 Matsuzaki

The surname Matsuzaki is of Japanese origin, with roots dating back to the 7th century. It is believed to have originated from the Matsuzaki district in the Shizuoka Prefecture, a region known for its fertile lands and picturesque landscapes.

The name Matsuzaki is derived from the Japanese words "matsu," meaning pine tree, and "zaki," referring to a small peninsula or cape. This suggests that the surname may have been associated with individuals who resided in an area surrounded by pine trees or near a pine-covered peninsula.

Early mentions of the Matsuzaki name can be found in historical records dating back to the Nara period (710-794 AD), when Japan was establishing its centralized government and imperial court. During this time, the Matsuzaki family is believed to have held significant influence and played a role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Matsuzaki surname was Matsuzaki no Chikafusa (1109-1201), a prominent scholar and historian who served as a court official during the Kamakura period. His works, including the "Gukansho" and "Jinnō Shōtōki," provided invaluable insights into the political and social dynamics of medieval Japan.

Another notable figure was Matsuzaki Kiko (1501-1559), a renowned Buddhist monk and poet who played a pivotal role in the development of the Rinzai Zen tradition. His literary works, such as the "Matsuzakiki," have been widely studied and celebrated for their poetic beauty and spiritual depth.

In the realm of military leadership, Matsuzaki Masayuki (1611-1675) stood out as a skilled samurai and strategist during the Edo period. He served under the Tokugawa shogunate and was instrumental in quelling several uprisings, earning him the respect and admiration of his contemporaries.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), Matsuzaki Tōyō (1828-1901) emerged as a prominent scholar and educator. He played a crucial role in modernizing Japan's educational system and introducing Western ideas and philosophies, paving the way for Japan's rapid industrialization and cultural transformation.

The Matsuzaki surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Japan, such as Matsuzaki-cho in Shizuoka Prefecture and Matsuzaki-mura in Fukushima Prefecture, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the country's geography and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matsuzaki

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

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

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