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

Tajiri, 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 Tajiri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tajiri in America

Tajiri is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tajiri surname appeared 169 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 Tajiri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tajiri 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 Tajiri

The surname Tajiri is of Japanese origin, with roots that date back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period in Japan. The name is derived from the Old Japanese word "tajiri," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals or families who had achieved a certain level of affluence or success.

One of the earliest documented references to the Tajiri surname can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an ancient Japanese chronicle completed in the year 797 AD. This text mentions a prominent figure named Tajiri no Sukune, who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court during the late 8th century.

In the 12th century, the Tajiri name appeared in the Azuma Kagami, a historical record of the Kamakura shogunate. This text mentions a samurai warrior named Tajiri Masatsune, who fought valiantly during the Genpei War (1180-1185) between the Minamoto and Taira clans.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Tajiri family established themselves as influential landowners and feudal lords in the Ise Province (present-day Mie Prefecture). One notable member of this clan was Tajiri Masachika, who served as a high-ranking retainer to the powerful Tokugawa shogunate in the late 16th century.

In the Edo period (1603-1867), the Tajiri name gained prominence through the achievements of Tajiri Toshitsura, a renowned scholar and poet who lived from 1670 to 1747. His literary works, particularly his haiku poems, earned him widespread recognition and cemented the Tajiri family's reputation for scholarly pursuits.

Another notable figure bearing the Tajiri surname was Tajiri Kunitomo, a skilled swordsmith who lived during the late Edo period (1790-1868). His meticulously crafted katanas and other Japanese swords were highly prized by samurai and nobility alike, further adding to the family's prestige.

Throughout its long history, the Tajiri surname has been associated with various place names and geographical locations within Japan. For instance, the Tajiri-cho district in Tottori Prefecture and the Tajiri-machi area in Gunma Prefecture are believed to have derived their names from the presence of Tajiri families in those regions.

While the Tajiri surname is predominantly found in Japan, there have been instances of individuals with this name migrating to other parts of the world, particularly in more recent times. However, the focus of this report is on the historical origins and significance of the Tajiri surname within the context of Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tajiri

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

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

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