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

Nagasako, 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 Nagasako surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nagasako in America

Nagasako is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nagasako surname appeared 121 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 Nagasako.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nagasako 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 Nagasako

The surname Nagasako is of Japanese origin, originating from the Nagasaki region of Japan. The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to the late 16th century, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603) in Japanese history.

The name Nagasako is believed to be derived from the place name "Nagasaki," which means "long cape" or "promontory" in Japanese. Nagasaki was an important port city and was one of the few regions in Japan that allowed limited trade with the Portuguese and Dutch during the Edo period (1603-1868).

In the late 16th century, a family residing in the Nagasaki region adopted the name Nagasako, likely to indicate their connection to the area. This family may have been involved in maritime trade or activities related to the port.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Nagasako was Nagasako Kanpei (1570-1635), a prominent merchant and interpreter who facilitated trade between the Japanese and the Portuguese during the early Edo period.

Another notable figure was Nagasako Kiyonobu (1592-1674), a samurai and retainer of the Tokugawa shogunate. He played a role in the establishment of the Nagasaki trading port and served as a liaison between the shogunate and the Dutch East India Company.

In the 18th century, Nagasako Rokunojo (1710-1785) was a renowned calligrapher and artist who gained recognition for his contributions to the development of the Shoin-zukuri architectural style, which became popular during the Edo period.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), Nagasako Kiyomi (1835-1901) was a prominent educator and scholar who advocated for the modernization of Japan's education system and the adoption of Western academic principles.

In more recent history, Nagasako Tomizo (1888-1970) was a well-known writer and poet who was celebrated for his contributions to the development of modern Japanese literature.

While the surname Nagasako may not be as common as some other Japanese surnames, it holds a rich history and has been associated with various notable figures throughout Japan's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nagasako

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

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

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