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

Takagi, 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 Takagi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takagi in America

Takagi is the 30825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takagi surname appeared 755 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 Takagi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takagi 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 Takagi

The surname Takagi has its origins in Japan and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated from a place name, as was common with many Japanese surnames. The name may be derived from the words "taka," meaning "tall" or "high," and "gi," meaning "tree" or "forest." This suggests that the name could be associated with a location characterized by tall trees or a forested, elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takagi surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), when it appeared in various historical documents and records of the time. During this era, Japan was governed by the Kamakura Shogunate, and surnames became more widespread among the samurai class and other prominent families.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Takagi name gained further recognition, particularly in the Kanto region around present-day Tokyo. Historical records from this time mention several individuals with the surname, including Takagi Masanori (1454-1523), a skilled military commander who served under the Uesugi clan.

As Japan transitioned into the Edo period (1603-1868), the Takagi surname continued to be prominent. One notable figure was Takagi Tokugen (1521-1607), a Buddhist monk and poet who played a significant role in the revival of classical Japanese poetry during this era.

In the late 19th century, following the Meiji Restoration, the Takagi surname gained even greater recognition. Takagi Tōkichi (1873-1937) was a prominent mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of number theory and influenced generations of Japanese mathematicians.

Another notable individual with the Takagi surname was Takagi Teiji (1875-1960), a pioneering geologist and seismologist. His research on earthquake prediction and seismic wave propagation laid the foundation for modern seismology in Japan.

Throughout its history, the Takagi surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including the military, literature, academia, and science. While its exact origins may be uncertain, the name has left an indelible mark on Japanese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takagi

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

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

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