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

Nozaki, 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 Nozaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nozaki in America

Nozaki is the 54178th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nozaki surname appeared 381 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 Nozaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nozaki 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 Nozaki

The surname Nozaki is of Japanese origin, with its roots tracing back to the 11th century. Nozaki is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "no" meaning "field" and "zaki" meaning "cape" or "peninsula." This suggests that the name likely originated from a region where people lived on a peninsula or near a field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nozaki can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), where it was mentioned in a land ownership document from the Kanagawa Prefecture. The document referred to a family with the surname Nozaki who owned a parcel of land near the town of Kamakura.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), there are records of a samurai warrior named Nozaki Nobuyuki (1433-1512) who served under the Uesugi clan in the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture). Nobuyuki was renowned for his bravery and military tactics, and his exploits were documented in several historical texts of the time.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Nozaki family held a prominent position as landowners and administrators in the Saitama Prefecture. One notable figure from this era was Nozaki Terunobu (1654-1721), a skilled painter and calligrapher who is credited with preserving and promoting traditional Japanese arts.

Another renowned individual with the surname Nozaki was Nozaki Bunzō (1822-1886), a scholar and educator who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji Restoration. Bunzō established several schools and contributed to the development of modern teaching methods in Japan.

In more recent history, Nozaki Tomoko (1904-1942) was a renowned writer and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical works exploring themes of nature and the human experience. Her collection of poetry, titled "Hana no Tori" (Bird of Flowers), is considered a masterpiece of modern Japanese literature.

While the surname Nozaki has its roots in Japan, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above highlight the rich heritage and significance of this surname within Japanese culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nozaki

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

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

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