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

Ogi, 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 Ogi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogi in America

Ogi is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogi surname appeared 197 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 Ogi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ogi 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 Ogi

The surname OGI has its origins in Japan, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Ogi district in the Shiga Prefecture, which was known for its production of high-quality paper and umbrellas made from bamboo and oiled paper.

The name OGI is derived from the Japanese word "ogi," which refers to the type of bamboo plant used in the production of these traditional Japanese crafts. During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Ogi district became renowned for its skilled artisans who specialized in creating these intricate paper and bamboo products.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the OGI surname can be found in the "Shokuinroku," a historical record of court officials and aristocratic families from the Kamakura and Muromachi periods. This document lists several individuals with the surname OGI who held prominent positions within the imperial court or were associated with influential clans.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Ogi Sōtoku (1516-1586) was a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar who played a significant role in the revival of Zen Buddhism in Japan. He is credited with establishing the Ōbaku Zen school and introducing Chinese influences into Japanese Buddhism.

Another historical figure with the OGI surname was Ogi Masaaki (1846-1913), a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Meiji era. He played a crucial role in negotiating the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902, which was a significant diplomatic achievement for Japan at the time.

In the literary world, Ogi Shizuya (1925-2001) was a celebrated Japanese author and poet who received numerous awards and accolades for his works, including the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 1953 for his novel "Karappo no Karada."

Moving into the modern era, Ogi Chikage (1942-2023) was a prominent Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, as well as the Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs.

Another noteworthy individual with the OGI surname is Ogi Hiroyuki (born 1976), a renowned Japanese Paralympic athlete who has won multiple gold medals in swimming events at the Paralympic Games, including the 2004 Athens Games and the 2008 Beijing Games.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogi

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

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

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