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

Sakaguchi, 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 Sakaguchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakaguchi in America

Sakaguchi is the 35993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakaguchi surname appeared 623 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 Sakaguchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sakaguchi 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 Sakaguchi

The surname Sakaguchi is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Hyogo Prefecture, located on the main island of Honshu. The name is derived from the Japanese words "saka," meaning "slope" or "hill," and "guchi," which translates to "entrance" or "mouth." Thus, Sakaguchi can be interpreted as "the entrance to the hill" or "the mouth of the slope."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sakaguchi name can be found in the Edo period (1603-1868) documents, where it appears in connection with a prominent samurai family from the Hyogo region. This family played a significant role in the local governance and military affairs during that era.

In the 18th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Sakaguchi Nobuyori (1706-1786) gained recognition for his contributions to Japanese literature. His works, particularly his haiku poems, were widely celebrated and helped to solidify the Sakaguchi name in the cultural annals of Japan.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), a notable figure named Sakaguchi Samata (1844-1924) emerged as a influential educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Japan and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality in education.

In more recent history, the Sakaguchi name has been associated with several notable individuals. Sakaguchi Ango (1906-1955) was a celebrated writer and intellectual whose novels and essays explored the complexities of human existence and societal norms.

Another prominent figure was Sakaguchi Hiroshi (1936-2010), a renowned film director and screenwriter. His works, including the critically acclaimed film "The Inugami Family" (1976), were instrumental in shaping the landscape of Japanese cinema.

The Sakaguchi surname has also been carried by accomplished athletes, such as Sakaguchi Nobuyuki (born 1971), a former professional baseball player who enjoyed a successful career in Nippon Professional Baseball.

While the Sakaguchi name has its origins in the Hyogo Prefecture, it has since spread across Japan and can be found in various regions of the country. The name's enduring presence throughout Japanese history is a testament to its significance and the contributions of those who have borne this illustrious surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakaguchi

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Sakaguchi, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!