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

Taguchi, 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 Taguchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taguchi in America

Taguchi is the 39555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taguchi surname appeared 556 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 Taguchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taguchi 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 Taguchi

The surname Taguchi has its origins in Japan, dating back to the 9th century. The name is thought to have derived from the Japanese word "tagu," meaning "to harvest," and "chi," referring to a rice paddy or field. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely farmers or landowners in rural areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Taguchi name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. The text mentions a family with the name Taguchi residing in the present-day Kyoto Prefecture.

During the Kamakura Period (1185-1333), the Taguchi family held significant influence in the Chugoku region, particularly in the area around modern-day Hiroshima Prefecture. Historical records from this time period include references to several prominent Taguchi samurai warriors.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Taguchi Tokuichi (1500-1573) served as a loyal retainer to the powerful Mori clan. He played a crucial role in the clan's military campaigns and was renowned for his strategic prowess.

Another prominent individual bearing the Taguchi name was Taguchi Munenaga (1735-1810), a renowned mathematician and astronomer during the Edo Period. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing the "Taguchi Method," a statistical approach widely used in quality control and engineering.

During the Meiji Era (1868-1912), the Taguchi family produced several notable figures, including Taguchi Ukichi (1855-1925), a influential educator and advocate for women's education. He founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women in Japan.

In more recent history, Genichi Taguchi (1924-2012), an engineer and statistician, gained global recognition for his groundbreaking work on robust parameter design and quality improvement methodologies. His contributions have had a profound impact on manufacturing and industrial processes worldwide.

While the Taguchi name has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with descendants of Japanese immigrants bearing the surname in countries like the United States, Brazil, and Peru.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taguchi

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

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

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