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

Noji, 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 Noji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noji in America

Noji is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noji surname appeared 141 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 Noji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noji 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 Noji

The surname NOJI is believed to have originated in Japan, with its roots dating back to the 8th century. This name is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "noji," which refers to a field or cultivated land. In ancient times, this name may have been associated with those who worked as farmers or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NOJI can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle written in the late 8th century. This historical text mentions a prominent figure named Noji no Sukune, who served as a courtier during the Nara period (710-794 AD).

The NOJI name also appears in several medieval manuscripts and records, such as the Kamakura Ibun, a collection of documents from the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). These records suggest that the name was well-established among the samurai class and noble families during this time.

One notable bearer of the NOJI surname was Noji Maresuke (1285-1351), a renowned samurai warrior who fought alongside Emperor Go-Daigo during the Nanboku-cho period. Maresuke was known for his bravery and loyalty, and his exploits are chronicled in various historical accounts.

Another prominent figure with the NOJI name was Noji Masahiro (1564-1614), a Sengoku period daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Noji Domain in present-day Fukushima Prefecture. Masahiro played a significant role in the battles leading up to the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the NOJI name was associated with several influential families, including the Noji clan of Ise Province. One notable member of this clan was Noji Nobuyuki (1776-1856), a scholar and poet who served as a court advisor during the late Edo period.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), the NOJI surname continued to be prominent, with individuals such as Noji Kiyoharu (1842-1912), a politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France and Italy.

Throughout its history, the NOJI surname has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including samurai warriors, daimyo, scholars, and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and roles associated with this ancient Japanese name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noji

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

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

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