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

Shindo, 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 Shindo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shindo in America

Shindo is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shindo surname appeared 238 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 Shindo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shindo 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 Shindo

The surname Shindo has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the Edo period (1603-1868). It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "shin" meaning "new" and "do" meaning "way" or "path", potentially referring to a family that embarked on a new way of life or adopted a different philosophy or belief system.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shindo can be found in the historical records of the Tokugawa shogunate, where a samurai warrior named Shindo Masatoshi (1612-1689) served as a retainer to the powerful Tokugawa clan. His bravery and loyalty were recognized, and the Shindo name gained prominence during this time.

In the 18th century, a renowned scholar and calligrapher named Shindo Tokuichi (1734-1807) made significant contributions to the preservation of Japanese literary traditions. His works were widely studied and appreciated, further elevating the reputation of the Shindo name.

The Shindo surname also has ties to the world of martial arts. Shindo Yoshin (1816-1892) was a renowned master of the Shindo Munen-ryu style of jujitsu, which he learned from his father, Shindo Muneyoshi. The Shindo family's teachings and techniques were highly respected and influential in the development of various Japanese martial arts.

Another notable figure was Shindo Hiroshi (1901-1980), a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the rebuilding and economic growth of Japan after World War II. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his country's prosperity brought honor to the Shindo name.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), the Shindo family established themselves as landowners and influential members of society in the Shizuoka prefecture. The historical records from this period mention several Shindo clan members holding positions of authority and respect within their local communities.

While the Shindo surname has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the name's deep connections to Japanese history, literature, martial arts, and business continue to be a source of pride for those who bear this distinguished surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shindo

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

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

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