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

Tochimani, 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 Tochimani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tochimani in America

Tochimani is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tochimani surname appeared 394 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 Tochimani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tochimani 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 Tochimani

The surname TOCHIMANI is of Japanese origin, believed to have originated in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is a combination of two older Japanese words, "tochi" meaning "land" or "territory," and "mani" meaning "keeper" or "guardian." The name likely referred to an individual or family tasked with overseeing or protecting a particular area of land or territory.

While the precise origin of the name is uncertain, some historical references suggest it may have been associated with samurai families or minor nobility during the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. However, no definitive records or manuscripts from this era have been found that conclusively link the name to specific individuals or families.

The earliest recorded example of the surname TOCHIMANI dates back to the mid-18th century, appearing in local records and documents from the Kanto region of Japan. One notable individual was Tochimani Hideaki (1725-1792), a minor landowner and respected figure in his local community.

In the 19th century, the name appeared more prominently, with several individuals bearing the TOCHIMANI surname achieving recognition in various fields. These include Tochimani Takeshi (1842-1912), a scholar and educator known for his contributions to the study of Japanese literature and poetry.

Another notable figure was Tochimani Yoshiko (1868-1941), a pioneering woman in the field of medicine who overcame significant societal barriers to become one of the first female physicians in Japan.

During the Meiji Era (1868-1912), the TOCHIMANI name was also associated with several prominent political figures, including Tochimani Katsuro (1879-1952), a member of the Imperial Diet (parliament) and advocate for social reforms.

In the 20th century, the name continued to be carried by individuals in various professions, such as Tochimani Hiroshi (1920-1998), a successful businessman and philanthropist, and Tochimani Akiko (1935-2010), a renowned artist and painter known for her traditional Japanese-style works.

While the TOCHIMANI surname may not be as widespread or well-known as some other Japanese family names, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of Japanese society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tochimani

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

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

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