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

Nojiri, 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 Nojiri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nojiri in America

Nojiri is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nojiri surname appeared 117 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 Nojiri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nojiri 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 Nojiri

The surname NOJIRI originated in Japan, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 8th century CE. It is derived from the Old Japanese words "no" meaning "field" and "jiri" meaning "to manage," suggesting that the name may have been given to those who were responsible for overseeing or managing agricultural fields.

In ancient Japanese records, the name NOJIRI is found in various forms, including "Nojiri," "Nojiri-no-kami," and "Nojiri-no-suke." These variations indicate that the name was likely used by members of the samurai class or warrior nobility during the feudal era of Japanese history.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname NOJIRI was Nojiri Masanori, a prominent samurai who lived during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). He served under the Hojo clan, a powerful regency that ruled Japan during that time. Another notable figure was Nojiri Hidetsuna (1579-1644), a daimyo (feudal lord) who controlled territories in the Kanto region during the Edo period.

In the 15th century, the name NOJIRI appeared in the records of the Hosokawa clan, a prominent samurai family that played a significant role in the turbulent Sengoku period (1467-1603 CE). Hosokawa Nojiri Masamoto (1462-1505) was a respected military commander known for his loyalty and bravery on the battlefield.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the NOJIRI name was also associated with various artistic and cultural pursuits. Nojiri Samuro (1654-1725) was a renowned woodblock print artist and painter, while Nojiri Tokumatsu (1718-1801) was a celebrated poet and calligrapher.

In more recent times, Nojiri Kazuko (1921-2006) was a prominent Japanese author and translator known for her works on Japanese literature and culture. Nojiri Daisuke (born 1974) is a contemporary Japanese footballer who has played for several J-League teams and the national team.

Throughout its long history, the surname NOJIRI has maintained a strong connection to its roots in Japanese culture and tradition, reflecting the various roles and contributions of those who carried this name across various periods and fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nojiri

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

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

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