The Ochikoji family and the Mibu family were conferred Danshaku because they had the highest family status among Jigeke (families of non-noble retainers who were not allowed into the Emperor's living quarters in the imperial palace) and had been treated equally to Toshoke.
地下家でもっとも家格が高い押小路家・壬生家の2家は堂上家に準じて男爵を与えられた。