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

Sueyoshi, 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 Sueyoshi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sueyoshi in America

Sueyoshi is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sueyoshi surname appeared 162 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 Sueyoshi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sueyoshi 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 Sueyoshi

The surname SUEYOSHI has its origins in Japan, with roots dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "sue," meaning "end," and "yoshi," meaning "good" or "virtuous." This name was likely given to individuals or families who displayed admirable qualities or who lived in certain regions associated with these words.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SUEYOSHI can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This historical text mentions a court official named SUEYOSHI no Michimaro, who served during the reign of Emperor Kammu in the late 700s.

In the 12th century, a prominent Buddhist monk named SUEYOSHI Shingon played a significant role in the propagation of the Shingon sect of Buddhism in Japan. He is credited with establishing several temples and contributing to the development of religious practices during that era.

The SUEYOSHI name also appears in the records of the Kamakura shogunate, a feudal military government that ruled Japan from 1192 to 1333. One notable figure was SUEYOSHI Masanori, a samurai warrior who fought in the Genpei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans in the late 12th century.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), a SUEYOSHI clan emerged as influential landowners and regional lords in the Kyushu region of Japan. One notable member was SUEYOSHI Nobuyuki, who served as a military commander and played a role in the conflicts of the Sengoku period (1467-1615).

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the SUEYOSHI family continued to hold positions of authority and influence. SUEYOSHI Tokuichi, born in 1745, was a renowned scholar and educator who contributed to the development of modern education in Japan.

Other notable figures with the surname SUEYOSHI include SUEYOSHI Akiko (1876-1970), a pioneering feminist and activist who advocated for women's rights and social reforms in Japan, and SUEYOSHI Genshin (1891-1965), a celebrated painter and calligrapher known for his works in traditional Japanese styles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sueyoshi

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

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

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