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

Asada, 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 Asada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asada in America

Asada is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asada surname appeared 265 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 Asada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asada 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 Asada

The surname ASADA is believed to have originated in Japan, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. The name is derived from the Japanese word "asada," which translates to "shallow rice field." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with families who owned or worked on such agricultural fields.

In the early 17th century, the ASADA name was recorded in the village of Asada, located in the present-day Hiroshima Prefecture. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by families residing in this area, and later spread to other regions as people migrated.

One of the earliest known individuals with the ASADA surname was Asada Nobuyuki, a samurai warrior who lived in the late 16th century and served under the powerful Mori clan. Records from this period indicate that Asada Nobuyuki played a crucial role in several battles, and his descendants continued to use the ASADA name.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the ASADA name appeared in various historical documents and records, indicating its presence across various regions of Japan. One notable figure from this time was Asada Goryu, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived in the 18th century. His works were widely celebrated and contributed to the cultural heritage of the era.

In the 19th century, Asada Nobukata, a prominent educator and scholar, established a prestigious school in Kyoto, which played a significant role in shaping the education system of the time. His contributions to the field of education earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

Another individual of note was Asada Shiro, an influential politician and diplomat who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering international relations during a period of rapid modernization in Japan.

As the ASADA name spread across Japan, it also found its way to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals with the ASADA surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of this historic Japanese name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asada

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

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

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