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

Sueoka, 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 Sueoka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sueoka in America

Sueoka is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sueoka surname appeared 179 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 Sueoka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sueoka 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 Sueoka

The surname SUEOKA originates from Japan and its roots can be traced back to the late 19th century. It is a combination of two Japanese words, "sue" meaning "the end" and "oka" meaning "hill" or "mound". This suggests that the name may have been derived from a geographic location or a place name referring to a settlement or village situated at the end of a hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUEOKA surname can be found in the Meiji-era family registers, which were meticulously maintained by local authorities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These records provide valuable insights into the genealogy and origins of many Japanese surnames.

Historically, the SUEOKA name has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Sueoka Masao (1891-1968), a Japanese diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the Soviet Union during the turbulent years of World War II. He played a pivotal role in negotiating the release of Japanese prisoners of war and facilitating repatriation efforts after the war.

Another prominent individual with the SUEOKA surname was Sueoka Katsuhiko (1920-2001), a renowned architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and development of several iconic buildings and urban projects in Japan during the post-war reconstruction period.

In the realm of literature, Sueoka Toshiko (1935-2010) was a celebrated novelist and poet. Her works often explored themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of human relationships. She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 1966.

The SUEOKA surname has also been associated with notable figures in the world of business and entrepreneurship. Sueoka Hiroshi (1932-2018) was a prominent industrialist and the founder of Sueoka Corporation, a multinational conglomerate specializing in electronics and consumer goods.

Another individual of note is Sueoka Kazuko (1944-present), a pioneering educator and advocate for inclusive education. She has dedicated her life to promoting equal opportunities and accessibility in the education system, particularly for students with disabilities.

While the SUEOKA surname is most commonly found in Japan, it has also been carried by individuals of Japanese descent living in various parts of the world, reflecting the global diaspora of Japanese communities over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sueoka

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

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

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