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

Nishizaki, 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 Nishizaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nishizaki in America

Nishizaki is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nishizaki surname appeared 128 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 Nishizaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nishizaki 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 Nishizaki

The surname Nishizaki has its origins in Japan, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 8th century CE. The name is composed of two Japanese words, "nishi" meaning "west" and "zaki" meaning "cape" or "peninsula". This suggests that the name may have originated from an area located in the western region of Japan, possibly near a geographical cape or peninsula.

During the Heian period (794-1185 CE), the Nishizaki family is mentioned in several historical records and manuscripts, indicating their prominence in Japanese society at the time. One notable figure was Nishizaki Masato (1024-1092), a samurai warrior and military strategist who played a crucial role in the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans.

The name Nishizaki can also be traced back to various place names in Japan, such as Nishizaki-cho in Shizuoka Prefecture and Nishizaki-mura in Fukushima Prefecture. These places may have been the ancestral homes or areas of influence for the Nishizaki clan.

In the late 16th century, during the Sengoku period, Nishizaki Masahiro (1547-1615) was a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who controlled territories in modern-day Yamaguchi Prefecture. He was known for his strategic alliances and negotiations with other powerful clans.

Another notable figure was Nishizaki Hisamitsu (1638-1701), a Confucian scholar and educator who established several schools and academies during the Edo period. His teachings and writings on philosophy and ethics were highly influential in his time.

In more recent history, Nishizaki Yoshinori (1914-2002) was a renowned Japanese anime director and writer, best known for creating the iconic "Gundam" franchise. His innovative storytelling and character development in the mecha genre have left a lasting impact on the anime industry.

While the Nishizaki surname may have evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to ancient Japan, where it was associated with geographical locations and prominent individuals who left their mark on the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nishizaki

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

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

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