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

Nishiguchi, 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 Nishiguchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nishiguchi in America

Nishiguchi is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nishiguchi surname appeared 181 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 Nishiguchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nishiguchi 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 Nishiguchi

The surname Nishiguchi originates from Japan and dates back to the 8th century CE. It is derived from the Japanese words "nishi" meaning west and "guchi" meaning entrance or gate, likely referring to someone living near the west gate of a town or village.

The name first appeared in historical records from the Heian period (794-1185 CE), when many Japanese surnames began to emerge. Early variations of the spelling included Nishikuchi and Nishiguti. During this time, the name was concentrated in the western regions of Japan, particularly in the areas around modern-day Kyoto and Osaka.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Nishiguchi Masatsune, a samurai warrior who lived in the late 12th century and fought in the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans. His bravery and loyalty were celebrated in contemporary accounts of the conflict.

In the 16th century, a prominent Nishiguchi family emerged as wealthy merchants and landowners in the Ise Province (now part of Mie Prefecture). A notable member was Nishiguchi Yoshinao (1534-1608), who served as a retainer to the powerful Tokugawa clan during the Sengoku period.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Nishiguchi name spread across Japan as the country experienced increased urbanization and mobility. Nishiguchi Toshiyuki (1687-1756) was a renowned Confucian scholar and educator who established a prestigious academy in Edo (now Tokyo).

In more recent history, Nishiguchi Haruzo (1863-1924) was a pioneering archaeologist and anthropologist who conducted groundbreaking research on the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan. His work helped to preserve and document their unique culture and language.

Another notable figure was Nishiguchi Kunikida (1889-1944), a political activist and socialist leader who fought for workers' rights and social reforms in the early 20th century. He was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for his outspoken views and advocacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nishiguchi

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

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

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