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

Mushi, 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 Mushi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mushi in America

Mushi is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mushi surname appeared 122 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 Mushi.

The history of the last name Mushi

The surname MUSHI is believed to have originated in Japan during the Heian period, which spanned from 794 to 1185 AD. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "mushi," which means "insect" or "bug." The name may have been given to someone who worked with insects or studied them, or it could have been a descriptive nickname for someone who was small or nimble like an insect.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MUSHI can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), when a samurai warrior named Mushi Yoshinaka fought in the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans. Yoshinaka was a skilled archer and played a crucial role in the Minamoto victory at the Battle of Yahagigawa in 1180.

In the late 16th century, a Buddhist monk named Mushi Soseki gained recognition for his poetic works and contributions to the development of the haiku form. He was born in 1557 and lived until 1637, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential haiku poets of the early Edo period.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), a kabuki actor named Mushi Koken (1651-1718) became known for his portrayal of female roles, a practice known as onnagata. He was renowned for his graceful movements and his ability to capture the essence of female characters on stage.

In more modern times, the MUSHI surname has been associated with notable individuals such as Mushi Toru (1919-1995), a Japanese entomologist and author who specialized in the study of insects. His work on the classification and ecology of insects was widely respected, and he published numerous books and scientific papers on the subject.

Another prominent figure with the MUSHI surname was Mushi Masako (1924-2008), a Japanese novelist and playwright. Her works often explored themes of family, gender roles, and social issues in post-war Japan. She received several literary awards during her career, including the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 1960.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mushi

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

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 Mushi 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.

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

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