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

Seifu, 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 Seifu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seifu in America

Seifu is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seifu surname appeared 279 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 Seifu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seifu 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 Seifu

The surname SEIFU originates from Japan, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "seifu," which means "government" or "administration." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held positions in the government or administrative roles.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the SEIFU name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Kanto and Tohoku, where many families with this surname were recorded in local registers. One notable early reference to the name can be found in the "Shincho Koki," a historical text compiled in the early 17th century that documents the lives and deeds of prominent figures during the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods.

The earliest known individual bearing the SEIFU surname was Seifu Masanobu (1545-1614), a samurai warrior who served under the powerful Tokugawa clan. He was renowned for his loyalty and bravery in battle, and his name is immortalized in several historical chronicles from that era.

Another prominent figure was Seifu Naohiro (1620-1678), a skilled calligrapher and painter who gained recognition for his mastery of the traditional Japanese arts. His works are still celebrated and exhibited in museums across Japan.

In the 18th century, Seifu Yoshitaka (1718-1784) made significant contributions to the field of medicine, authoring several influential treatises on traditional Japanese healing practices. His writings were widely circulated and studied by physicians of the time.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Seifu Tomiko (1854-1927) was a pioneering educator who advocated for the advancement of women's education in Japan. She established several schools and played a crucial role in promoting gender equality in the realm of education.

In more recent times, Seifu Kazuhiro (1928-2002) was a renowned architect who designed numerous iconic buildings and structures throughout Japan, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the Saitama Super Arena.

While the SEIFU surname may have originated from administrative or governmental roles, its bearers have made significant contributions across various fields, including warfare, arts, medicine, education, and architecture, leaving an indelible mark on Japanese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seifu

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

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

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