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

Shishido, 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 Shishido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shishido in America

Shishido is the 38214th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shishido surname appeared 580 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 Shishido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shishido 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 Shishido

The surname SHISHIDO has its origins in Japan, dating back to the 8th century CE. It is derived from the Japanese words "shishi," meaning "lion," and "do," meaning "waki" or "field." The name likely originated as a place name, referring to a location where lions were known to roam or were depicted symbolically.

During the Heian period (794-1185 CE), the SHISHIDO name appears in several historical records and manuscripts, including the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the 9th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established among noble families and clans during this time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the SHISHIDO name was Shishido no Sukeyoshi (生したしどの祐佳), a samurai warrior who served under the Minamoto clan in the late 12th century. He is mentioned in the Heike Monogatari, a medieval Japanese epic, for his bravery in battles against the rival Taira clan.

In the 16th century, during the Sengoku period, a prominent SHISHIDO family emerged in the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture). Shishido Kageyoshi (1551-1615) was a skilled military strategist and daimyo (feudal lord) who allied with the powerful Uesugi clan.

Another notable figure was Shishido Munetaka (1619-1693), a Confucian scholar and poet who served as a retainer to the Tokugawa shogunate in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). His literary works, including the Shishido Kyoden, have been preserved and studied by scholars.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the SHISHIDO name was also associated with several prominent families in the Satsuma Domain (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture). Shishido Masayoshi (1772-1856) was a renowned samurai and advisor to the Shimazu clan, known for his expertise in military tactics and strategy.

In the late 19th century, after the Meiji Restoration, Shishido Teru (1860-1935) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to empowering women and promoting gender equality in Japan.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the SHISHIDO surname who have left their mark on Japanese history and culture over the centuries. The name continues to be well-represented in various fields, reflecting its long and distinguished heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shishido

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

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

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