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

Takushi, 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 Takushi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takushi in America

Takushi is the 55741st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takushi surname appeared 368 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 Takushi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takushi 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 Takushi

The surname Takushi originates from Japan and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "taku" meaning "brave" and "shi" meaning "warrior" or "samurai." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon a skilled and courageous samurai or someone from a respected samurai lineage.

One of the earliest documented references to the Takushi name comes from the Kamakura period (1185-1333), where a scroll mentions a Takushi family residing in the Chiba Prefecture, located on the eastern coast of central Japan. This region was known for its rich history of samurai clans and feudal lords, further solidifying the name's connection to the warrior class.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Takushi name gained prominence in the Fukushima Prefecture, located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. Records from this time indicate that a prominent Takushi family held significant influence and land holdings in the area, serving as vassals to the powerful Date clan.

One notable bearer of the Takushi name was Takushi Masanori (1573-1644), a skilled samurai and military strategist who served under the renowned daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu. Masanori played a crucial role in several battles during the Sengoku period, including the decisive Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.

Another prominent figure was Takushi Katsuyori (1629-1692), a renowned calligrapher and scholar during the early Edo period. His works were highly regarded and can be found in prestigious collections throughout Japan.

In the mid-17th century, a branch of the Takushi family migrated to the Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu. Here, they established themselves as skilled potters and ceramicists, with their wares becoming highly sought after throughout the region and beyond.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the Takushi name was also documented in the Hiroshima Prefecture, where a family of prominent educators and scholars made significant contributions to the modernization of Japan's education system.

Throughout its history, the Takushi surname has been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Japan, such as Takushimachi, Takushidani, and Takushizaka, reflecting the family's presence and influence in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takushi

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

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

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