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

Utsumi, 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 Utsumi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Utsumi in America

Utsumi is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Utsumi surname appeared 107 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 Utsumi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Utsumi 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 Utsumi

The surname UTSUMI is of Japanese origin, with the earliest records dating back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the words "utsu" meaning "to strike" and "mi" meaning "body" or "person", suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was a skilled warrior or fighter.

During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the UTSUMI name appears in several historical records and documents, such as the Shoku Nihongi, a chronicle of Japanese history. There are also references to the name in some ancient Japanese literary works, including the Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the UTSUMI surname was Utsumi no Sukune, a renowned samurai and military commander who lived in the late 8th century. He played a significant role in suppressing the Emi Rebellion, a major uprising against the imperial court in 766 AD.

Another notable figure was Utsumi Yoshitsugu (1516-1586), a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the powerful Tokugawa clan during the Sengoku period. He was known for his loyalty and bravery in battle.

In the 17th century, Utsumi Kichizaemon (1605-1677) was a respected scholar and poet who contributed to the development of the haiku form of poetry. He was also skilled in the art of traditional Japanese calligraphy.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Utsumi family had several members who held influential positions within the Tokugawa shogunate. One such individual was Utsumi Sadayuki (1680-1741), a high-ranking official and advisor to the shogun.

In more recent history, Utsumi Masataka (1876-1944) was a prominent Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in shaping Japan's foreign policy during a turbulent period of international tensions.

The UTSUMI surname has also been associated with various place names across Japan, such as Utsumi-mura (Utsumi Village) in the Gunma Prefecture and Utsumi-cho (Utsumi Town) in the Ibaraki Prefecture. These locations may have contributed to the spread and evolution of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Utsumi

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

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

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