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

Tabuchi, 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 Tabuchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabuchi in America

Tabuchi is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabuchi surname appeared 146 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 Tabuchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tabuchi 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 Tabuchi

The surname Tabuchi is of Japanese origin, with the earliest records dating back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have originated from the region of Kyushu, one of the main islands of Japan. The name is derived from the Japanese words "ta" meaning "rice paddy" and "buchi" meaning "town" or "village".

During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the name Tabuchi appeared in several historical documents and records, indicating that families with this surname were prominent landowners or agricultural workers in rural areas. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tabuchi was a samurai warrior named Tabuchi Masahiro, who served under the renowned shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo in the late 12th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Tabuchi Yoshitsugu was a skilled swordsmith who crafted exceptional blades for the samurai class. His works were highly prized and are still celebrated in Japan today.

The Tabuchi surname can also be traced back to the village of Tabuchi-mura in the Gifu Prefecture, which was established during the Edo period (1603-1868). This village was known for its skilled artisans and woodworkers, many of whom carried the Tabuchi name.

In the late 19th century, a prominent philosopher and educator named Tabuchi Yukichi (1833-1901) made significant contributions to the modernization of Japan's education system. He was a proponent of Western-style education and played a crucial role in shaping the country's educational reforms.

Another notable individual with the Tabuchi surname was Tabuchi Masataka (1888-1973), a respected painter and printmaker who was part of the Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) movement. His works were heavily influenced by traditional Japanese art and often depicted scenes from nature and daily life.

Throughout its history, the Tabuchi surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, artisanry, philosophy, and the arts. It has a rich cultural heritage rooted in the rural regions of Japan, particularly in the areas around Kyushu and Gifu Prefecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabuchi

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

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

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