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

Naito, 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 Naito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naito in America

Naito is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naito surname appeared 700 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 Naito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naito 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 Naito

The surname Naito is believed to have originated in Japan, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the 8th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "naito," which means "inside the castle" or "within the fortress." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived or worked within the confines of a castle or fortified area.

During the feudal era in Japan, the Naito family held significant power and influence, particularly in the Shizuoka region. Historical records indicate that members of the Naito clan served as samurai warriors and played important roles in various military campaigns and political affairs.

One of the earliest known references to the Naito name can be found in the "Shoku Nihongi," an ancient Japanese chronicle that covers the years 697 to 791 AD. This historical text mentions a figure named Naito no Sukunamaro, who was a high-ranking official during the Nara period.

In the 12th century, the Naito family established their presence in the Izu Peninsula, where they controlled several territories and wielded considerable influence. The Naito clan was known for their prowess in battle and their loyalty to the ruling shogunates.

Naito Masatoki (1272-1336) was a prominent samurai warrior who served under the Kamakura shogunate. He played a crucial role in the defense of Kamakura against the forces of Emperor Go-Daigo during the Genkō War.

Another notable figure was Naito Nobunari (1542-1602), a skilled military commander who served under the legendary daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu. Nobunari fought bravely in several battles, including the Battle of Sekigahara, which was a pivotal conflict that solidified Tokugawa's control over Japan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Naito clan continued to hold important positions and maintained their status as influential landowners and administrators. Naito Masachika (1602-1677) was a respected daimyo who governed the Mito Domain and contributed to the development of the region.

In more recent times, Naito Konan (1866-1934) was a prominent author, poet, and scholar who played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of Japan during the Meiji era.

Throughout its long history, the Naito surname has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields, including military leadership, governance, literature, and scholarship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naito

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

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

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