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

Osugi, 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 Osugi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osugi in America

Osugi is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osugi surname appeared 114 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 Osugi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osugi 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 Osugi

The surname Osugi is of Japanese origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Kyushu, particularly in the areas around present-day Fukuoka Prefecture.

Osugi is a combination of two Japanese words, "o" meaning "big" or "great," and "sugi" referring to the Japanese cedar tree. It is speculated that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived near or worked with cedar trees, which were highly revered in Japanese culture.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Osugi surname can be found in the Shinano Monogatari, a collection of tales dating back to the late 15th century. The name appears in the context of a local lord from the Osugi family who played a role in the region's history.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Osugi family gained prominence as a samurai clan serving under the Tokugawa shogunate. They were known for their skilled swordsmanship and loyalty to the ruling power.

Notable individuals with the Osugi surname include Osugi Sakae (1885-1923), a prominent Japanese anarchist and feminist who advocated for social reform and women's rights. He was executed for his political activities during the Red Terror period.

Another significant figure is Osugi Naomi (1923-1996), a renowned Japanese writer and poet who explored themes of love, family, and social issues in her works. Her collection of poetry, "Hito ni Yogore Naku," published in 1952, is widely regarded as a masterpiece.

In the field of sports, Osugi Takashi (born 1948) is a former professional baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league. He was a highly skilled pitcher and helped lead the Giants to several championship titles during his career.

Osugi Ren (1951-1992) was a Japanese actor and film director known for his avant-garde and experimental works. His movies, such as "Forebears" and "The Catch," were celebrated for their unconventional storytelling and visual style.

Lastly, Osugi Hiroshi (born 1979) is a contemporary Japanese artist and sculptor. His large-scale installations, often incorporating natural elements like wood and stone, have been featured in exhibitions worldwide, including the Venice Biennale.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osugi

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

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

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