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

Toyofuku, 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 Toyofuku surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toyofuku in America

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

The Toyofuku 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 Toyofuku.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toyofuku 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 Toyofuku

The surname Toyofuku finds its origins in Japan. It is a combination of the Japanese words "toyo" meaning abundant or rich, and "fuku" meaning good fortune or blessing. The name likely originated as a descriptive term or nickname referring to an individual's prosperous or blessed state.

The earliest recorded instances of the Toyofuku name date back to the late 16th century in the Muromachi period of Japanese history. Records from this era mention individuals bearing the name residing in the Kyushu and Okinawa regions of southern Japan.

During the Edo period of the 17th to 19th centuries, the Toyofuku name appears in various historical documents and records from domains across Japan. One notable example is Toyofuku Masanori, a samurai warrior and retainer of the Shimazu clan who lived from 1639 to 1708.

In the late 19th century, as Japan transitioned into the Meiji era, the Toyofuku surname gained prominence with the rise of several influential individuals. Toyofuku Yukio, born in 1868, was a pioneering journalist and editor who played a significant role in the development of modern Japanese media.

The 20th century saw the Toyofuku name associated with several accomplished figures. Toyofuku Sakae, born in 1908, was a renowned architect and designer whose works helped shape the modern architectural landscape of Japan. Toyofuku Kiyoshi, born in 1919, was a celebrated author and poet known for his introspective and philosophical works.

Another notable bearer of the Toyofuku name was Toyofuku Masako, born in 1934. She was a highly respected educator and advocate for children's rights, dedicated to improving educational opportunities and fostering a nurturing environment for young learners.

While the Toyofuku surname has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry the essence of its Japanese origins, symbolizing abundance, good fortune, and a prosperous legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toyofuku

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

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

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