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

Tsuboi, 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 Tsuboi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsuboi in America

Tsuboi is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsuboi surname appeared 165 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 Tsuboi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsuboi 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 Tsuboi

The surname Tsuboi originates from Japan, with its roots dating back to the 8th century AD. This name is derived from the Japanese words "tsu" meaning "port" and "boi" meaning "small bay." It is believed that the earliest bearers of this surname lived near a small port or bay, perhaps in the coastal regions of Japan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tsuboi name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This text mentions a person named Tsuboi no Takamochi, who served as a provincial governor during the Nara period (710-794 AD).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the Tsuboi family was known to have held influential positions in the shogunate administration. Historical records from this era mention a prominent figure named Tsuboi Dōken (1236-1305), who served as a samurai and military strategist.

In the 16th century, the Tsuboi name gained further prominence with the rise of Tsuboi Yasuaki (1525-1592), a renowned daimyo (feudal lord) and military commander who played a crucial role in the wars of the Sengoku period.

Another notable figure bearing the Tsuboi surname was Tsuboi Shōgoro (1592-1668), a skilled swordsmith who lived during the Edo period. His works were highly prized and are considered among the finest examples of Japanese sword craftsmanship.

In more recent times, the Tsuboi family has produced several notable individuals, including Tsuboi Shigechi (1863-1925), a pioneering Japanese journalist and publisher, and Tsuboi Sakae (1900-1986), a celebrated poet and literary critic.

While the Tsuboi name has its origins in Japan, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its deep roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to its Japanese heritage, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of this East Asian nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsuboi

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

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

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