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

Togami, 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 Togami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Togami in America

Togami is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Togami surname appeared 141 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 Togami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Togami 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 Togami

The surname TOGAMI originated in Japan, with the earliest records dating back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "to" meaning "east" and "gami" meaning "god" or "divine being." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those living in the eastern regions of Japan or those who held a spiritual or religious significance.

During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the name TOGAMI appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, indicating its prevalence among the noble classes and samurai warriors of that era. One notable figure was Togami Masayuki (1150-1220), a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the Minamoto clan during the Genpei War.

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the TOGAMI name was linked to several prominent Buddhist monks and scholars. One such individual was Togami Zensho (1257-1317), a renowned Zen master who played a crucial role in the spread of Zen Buddhism throughout Japan.

As the country transitioned into the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), the TOGAMI name continued to be associated with influential figures. Togami Nobuyuki (1435-1498) was a respected daimyo (feudal lord) who governed the Izu Province and was known for his leadership and military prowess.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the TOGAMI name gained further recognition with the emergence of Togami Gengo (1673-1744), a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Confucianism and its integration into Japanese society.

In more recent history, the TOGAMI name has been carried by notable individuals such as Togami Kazuhiro (1897-1986), a prominent educator and author who played a crucial role in reforming Japan's education system after World War II.

While these examples showcase the historical significance of the TOGAMI surname, it is important to note that the name has been borne by countless individuals throughout Japan's rich history, each contributing to the cultural and societal fabric of the nation in their own unique way.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Togami

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

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

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