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

Toki, 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 Toki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toki in America

Toki is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toki surname appeared 351 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 Toki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toki 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 Toki

The surname Toki has its origins in Japan and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Japanese word "toki," which means "time" or "season." The name was likely given to someone who lived or worked during a particular time or season, or who was born during a specific time of the year.

Toki is a relatively uncommon surname in Japan, but it has been documented in various historical records and manuscripts. One of the earliest known references to the name Toki can be found in the "Taiheiki," a 14th-century military chronicle that details the events of the Nanboku-cho period in Japan.

In the late 16th century, a samurai warrior named Toki Tomonobu served under the powerful Tokugawa Shogunate. He was known for his bravery and loyalty, and his name is recorded in several historical accounts of the time.

During the Edo period (1603-1867), a renowned poet and calligrapher named Toki Zengaku gained recognition for his works. He was born in 1639 and is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of the Shikoku haiku tradition.

In the 19th century, a prominent politician and diplomat named Toki Horiuchi played a significant role in Japan's international relations. He was born in 1852 and served as the Japanese ambassador to several countries, including the United States and Russia.

Another notable figure with the surname Toki is the Japanese artist and printmaker Toki Michiyo, who lived from 1891 to 1975. Her woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese scenes and landscapes are highly regarded and can be found in many art collections around the world.

The name Toki has also been associated with various place names in Japan, such as Toki City in Gifu Prefecture and Toki Town in Fukuoka Prefecture. These place names likely derived from the surname or had an influence on its development over time.

While the surname Toki is not as common as some other Japanese surnames, it has a rich historical background and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including art, literature, politics, and warfare.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toki

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

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

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