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

Suzuki, 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 Suzuki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suzuki in America

Suzuki is the 6438th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suzuki surname appeared 5,274 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Suzuki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Suzuki 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 Suzuki

The surname "Suzuki" is a Japanese family name that originated in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Japanese word "suzuki," which means "bell tree" or "bell wood." The name likely originated in areas where there were abundant bell trees or where bell-making was a prominent industry.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Suzuki name dates back to the late 16th century in the Edo period. The name appears in historical records and documents from that time, indicating its use as a family name.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Suzuki family played a significant role in the bell-making industry. Some historical records mention Suzuki bell makers who were renowned for their craftsmanship and the quality of their bells.

In the 19th century, the Suzuki name gained prominence with the birth of Suzuki Shōsan (1809-1838), a Japanese poet and calligrapher who was known for his innovative style and contributions to the literary world.

Another notable figure with the Suzuki surname was Suzuki Daisetsu Teitaro (1870-1966), a renowned Japanese writer, scholar, and philosopher who was influential in introducing Zen Buddhism to the West.

In the 20th century, the Suzuki name became even more widely recognized with the rise of Suzuki Michio (1887-1982), the founder of the Suzuki Violin Method, which revolutionized the way music education was approached and taught to children.

Suzuki Shinichi (1897-1982), the founder of the Suzuki Motor Corporation, was another prominent figure who carried the Suzuki surname. His company, which started as a small loom manufacturer, grew into a global automotive and motorcycle giant.

Throughout history, the Suzuki name has been associated with various professions, including artisans, scholars, writers, musicians, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suzuki

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

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

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