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

Omoto, 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 Omoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omoto in America

Omoto is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omoto surname appeared 303 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 Omoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omoto 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 Omoto

The surname Omoto has its origins in Japan, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "omo," which means "big" or "large," and "to," meaning "door" or "gate." This suggests that the name may have originated from a prominent or large gate or entrance, possibly belonging to a significant building or residence.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Omoto can be found in the Kanazawa Bunko, a collection of historical records from the Kaga Domain in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture. The records mention an individual named Omoto Nobuyoshi, who served as a samurai during the late 16th century under the rule of the Maeda clan.

Another notable early bearer of the name was Omoto Masahiro, a Confucian scholar and poet who lived in the late 17th century. His works, including a collection of poems titled "Omoto Kushu," have been preserved and studied by scholars interested in the literary traditions of the Edo period.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Omoto family established itself as a prominent clan in the Iwami Province, located in present-day Shimane Prefecture. Records from this time mention several Omoto clan members holding influential positions within the local government and military.

In the 19th century, Omoto Kiyozane was a renowned Buddhist scholar and teacher who contributed significantly to the revival of the Tendai school of Buddhism. He founded the Omoto-kyo religious movement, which gained a following in the Meiji and Taisho eras.

Another notable figure with the surname Omoto was Omoto Yutaka, a politician and diplomat who served as the Japanese Ambassador to the United States in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating the Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907, which regulated Japanese immigration to the United States.

Throughout history, the Omoto surname has been associated with various places in Japan, including the cities of Omoto in Akita Prefecture and Omoto in Shimane Prefecture. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omoto

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

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

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