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

Tokeshi, 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 Tokeshi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tokeshi in America

Tokeshi is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tokeshi surname appeared 111 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 Tokeshi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tokeshi 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 Tokeshi

The surname "TOKESHI" is believed to have originated in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). It is derived from the Japanese words "toke," meaning "to break," and "shi," which can mean either "warrior" or "messenger." The name was likely given to a skilled warrior or a messenger known for breaking through enemy lines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "TOKESHI" is found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle of the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). The text mentions a samurai named Tokeshi no Sukenaga, who served under the powerful Minamoto clan during the Genpei War (1180-1185 AD).

In the 14th century, a branch of the Tokeshi family settled in the Iga region of modern-day Mie Prefecture. This area was known for its skilled ninjas, and it is possible that the Tokeshi clan had ties to these covert warriors.

During the Sengoku period (1467-1615 AD), a notable figure named Tokeshi Masanori (1539-1614) served as a retainer to the powerful Oda clan. He was a skilled strategist and played a crucial role in the Battle of Anegawa in 1570.

In the late 16th century, a prominent poet named Tokeshi Shinkei (1570-1643) gained fame for his haiku and waka poetry. His works were included in several prestigious poetry anthologies of the time.

Another notable bearer of the Tokeshi name was Tokeshi Hidenaga (1618-1691), a Confucian scholar and educator who established a prestigious school in Kyoto. His teachings influenced generations of students and scholars.

In the 18th century, a samurai named Tokeshi Nobuyuki (1725-1807) served as a loyal retainer to the Tokugawa shogunate. He played a crucial role in suppressing the Eta Rebellion, a peasant uprising against discriminatory policies.

Throughout its history, the surname "TOKESHI" has been associated with warriors, poets, scholars, and influential figures in Japanese society. While its origins can be traced back to the Heian period, the name has endured and continues to be a part of Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tokeshi

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Tokeshi, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!