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

Mizoguchi, 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 Mizoguchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mizoguchi in America

Mizoguchi is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mizoguchi surname appeared 175 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 Mizoguchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mizoguchi 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 Mizoguchi

The surname Mizoguchi originates from Japan and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Kyoto region during the Edo period (1603-1868). The name Mizoguchi is composed of two Japanese words, "mizu" meaning water and "guchi" meaning mouth or entrance, suggesting a connection to a location near a river mouth or waterway.

Early records of the Mizoguchi name can be found in various historical documents from the Edo period, including family registries and local records. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Mizoguchi Masahiro, a samurai who served under the Tokugawa shogunate in the late 16th century.

During the Edo period, the Mizoguchi family established themselves as prominent merchants and landowners in the Kyoto region. Their influence and wealth grew over the centuries, leading to the construction of several notable residences and estates bearing the Mizoguchi name.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Mizoguchi surname was Mizoguchi Toshiro (1809-1885), a renowned scholar and educator. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and educational institutions in Kyoto, contributing to the intellectual and cultural development of the region.

Another notable individual was Mizoguchi Kenji (1898-1956), a celebrated Japanese film director who is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Japanese cinema. His films, such as "Ugetsu Monogatari" and "Sansho the Bailiff," are widely regarded as masterpieces and have had a lasting impact on the art of filmmaking.

The Mizoguchi name can also be found in various historical records from the Meiji era (1868-1912) and the early 20th century. For example, Mizoguchi Yuzuru (1870-1945) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Osaka.

Throughout its history, the Mizoguchi surname has been associated with various professions, including samurai, merchants, scholars, artists, and business leaders. While the name may have originated from a specific location, it has since spread across Japan and become a respected surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mizoguchi

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

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

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