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

Nogami, 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 Nogami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nogami in America

Nogami is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nogami surname appeared 138 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 Nogami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nogami 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 Nogami

The surname Nogami has its origins in Japan, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "no" meaning "field" and "gami" meaning "upper" or "higher." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a village or settlement located on higher ground or in an elevated field area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Nogami can be found in the Kamakura Ibun, a collection of historical documents from the Kamakura period (1185-1333). In these records, there are references to individuals with the name Nogami serving as samurai warriors and retainers for various daimyo (feudal lords).

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Nogami family gained prominence as landowners and local administrators in the Kanto region, particularly in the area around present-day Tokyo. Several members of the Nogami clan are mentioned in various regional records and chronicles from this era.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Nogami surname was Nogami Masatsugu (1512-1580), a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the renowned daimyo Takeda Shingen. Masatsugu played a crucial role in several battles during the Sengoku period and was renowned for his loyalty and martial prowess.

Another prominent individual with the Nogami surname was Nogami Yoshimitsu (1624-1697), a renowned scholar and poet during the Edo period. Yoshimitsu was renowned for his mastery of classical Japanese literature and his contributions to the development of the haiku form of poetry.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), the Nogami family produced several prominent figures in various fields. Nogami Yukio (1857-1924) was a successful businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's textile industry.

Nogami Yaeko (1885-1980) was a pioneering educator and feminist who advocated for women's rights and established several schools and educational institutions for girls and women in the early 20th century.

While the surname Nogami is not among the most common surnames in Japan today, it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries and has been borne by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to Japanese culture, society, and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nogami

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

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

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