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

Mizuki, 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 Mizuki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mizuki in America

Mizuki is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mizuki surname appeared 118 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 Mizuki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mizuki 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 Mizuki

The surname MIZUKI is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the early centuries of the feudal era in Japan. The name is derived from the Japanese words "mi," meaning "beautiful," and "zuki," meaning "moon." It is believed that the surname originally referred to either a person born during a full moon or someone who was particularly fond of the moon's beauty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MIZUKI name appears in the Azuma Kagami, a historical text from the 14th century that chronicled the lives of prominent samurai families. The text mentions a samurai named Mizuki Nobuyuki, who fought valiantly in the battles of the Nanboku-cho period (1336-1392).

In the 16th century, during the Sengoku period of constant warfare, a renowned swordsman named Mizuki Masahiro (1521-1589) gained fame for his skills on the battlefield. He served under the powerful daimyo (feudal lord) Oda Nobunaga and was known for his unwavering loyalty and bravery.

The MIZUKI name also appears in several historical records from the Edo period (1603-1868), when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. One notable figure was Mizuki Shigenobu (1745-1818), a respected scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the development of traditional Japanese literature.

In the 19th century, a prominent politician and diplomat named Mizuki Munemitsu (1843-1901) played a crucial role in establishing Japan's diplomatic relations with Western nations during the Meiji Restoration.

Another notable figure was Mizuki Shigeru (1922-2015), a celebrated author, and illustrator renowned for his supernatural manga series "GeGeGe no Kitaro." His works, deeply rooted in Japanese folklore and mythology, have been widely acclaimed both in Japan and internationally.

While the MIZUKI surname has its origins in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this name remain firmly rooted in its Japanese heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mizuki

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

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

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