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

Saki, 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 Saki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saki in America

Saki is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saki surname appeared 203 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 Saki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saki 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 Saki

The surname "SAKI" is believed to have originated in Japan during the late 19th century. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "sake," which refers to the traditional Japanese rice wine. The name may have been initially given to individuals involved in the production or distribution of sake.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAKI" can be found in the Meiji-era census records from the late 1800s. These records document several families bearing this surname residing in various regions of Japan, particularly in the areas known for their sake brewing traditions.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), a notable individual named Saki Toshitsugu (1626-1703) gained recognition for his contributions to the art of sake brewing. He is credited with developing innovative techniques that helped improve the quality and flavor of sake, earning him a reputation as a master brewer.

In the realm of literature, the Japanese writer and poet Saki Reiko (1875-1938) gained widespread acclaim for her poignant works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her collection of tanka poetry, titled "Sakura no Ame" (Cherry Blossom Rain), is considered a masterpiece of the genre.

Another notable figure with the surname "SAKI" is the Japanese businessman and philanthropist Saki Hiroshi (1920-2005). He founded the Saki Corporation, a successful trading company that dealt in various goods, including sake. Saki Hiroshi was known for his generous charitable contributions and his efforts to promote cultural exchange between Japan and other nations.

In the field of sports, the Japanese baseball player Saki Masahiro (1962-present) made a name for himself as a talented pitcher. He played for several professional teams in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league, including the Yomiuri Giants and the Orix BlueWave, and was renowned for his formidable fastball.

The surname "SAKI" has also been documented in various historical records, such as local chronicles and family registers, providing insights into the lives and histories of families bearing this name throughout Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saki

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

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

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