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

Ogura, 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 Ogura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogura in America

Ogura is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogura surname appeared 325 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 Ogura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ogura 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 Ogura

The surname "OGURA" is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the late 8th century during the Nara period. It is believed to have originated from the Ogura district in Kyoto, which was a prominent area for aristocratic families and scholars.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Kokin Wakashū, an anthology of Japanese poetry compiled in the early 10th century. In this collection, there is a poem attributed to an author named Ogura no Toshikage, suggesting that the surname was already in use during that time.

The name "OGURA" is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "o" meaning "small" and "gura" meaning "warehouse" or "storehouse." This could indicate that the name originally referred to a family or individuals who were responsible for managing a small storehouse or warehouse.

In the 12th century, a renowned Japanese poet and scholar named Fujiwara no Teika (1162-1241) compiled a collection of poems called the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, which means "The Ogura Anthology of One Hundred Poets." This anthology became one of the most influential works in Japanese literature and further solidified the association of the name "OGURA" with literary and scholarly pursuits.

One notable figure bearing the surname "OGURA" was Ogura Hyobu (1668-1751), a Japanese painter and calligrapher who was highly regarded for his artistic talents during the Edo period. His works are now preserved in various museums and collections around the world.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Ogura Masatsune (1828-1890), a Japanese statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration. He served as the Minister of Finance and was instrumental in establishing Japan's modern banking system.

In the realm of literature, Ogura Hideo (1902-1996) was a celebrated Japanese novelist and poet. He is best known for his novel "Mugi to Ikusan" (The Wheat and the Soldiers), which won the prestigious Naoki Prize in 1951.

Ogura Kinnosuke (1925-1995) was a renowned Japanese actor who appeared in numerous films and television series throughout his career. He was particularly famous for his portrayal of samurai characters and received numerous awards and accolades for his performances.

Lastly, Ogura Tetsuko (1924-2003) was a Japanese politician and one of the first women to be elected to the House of Representatives in Japan. She served multiple terms and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and gender equality in Japanese politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogura

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

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

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