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

Togo, 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 Togo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Togo in America

Togo is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Togo surname appeared 132 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 Togo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Togo 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 Togo

The surname "TOGO" is believed to have originated in Japan during the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "togo," which means "a distant place" or "a faraway land." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had traveled or migrated from distant regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "TOGO" can be found in the records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. In these records, there are mentions of samurai warriors and retainers bearing the name "TOGO."

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the "TOGO" name was particularly prominent in the regions of Kyushu and Shikoku, where it was associated with several notable families and individuals. One such individual was Togo Shigenori (1563-1636), a renowned samurai and military strategist who played a crucial role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.

Another notable figure with the surname "TOGO" was Togo Heihachiro (1848-1934), a revered admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy. He is best known for his decisive victory over the Russian Baltic Fleet during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. His brilliant naval tactics and leadership earned him the title of "The Nelson of the East."

In the field of literature, the name "TOGO" is associated with Togo Kumi (1921-2003), a celebrated Japanese novelist and essayist. Her works often explored themes of identity, family, and the complexities of human relationships.

Moving forward in time, Togo Kazuhiko (1888-1979) was a prominent Japanese businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in Japan during the 20th century.

It is worth noting that while the surname "TOGO" has its roots in Japan, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Japanese diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above primarily pertain to the origins and prevalence of the name within Japan itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Togo

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

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

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