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

Hanada, 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 Hanada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanada in America

Hanada is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanada surname appeared 180 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 Hanada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hanada 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 Hanada

The surname Hanada originates from Japan, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "hana" meaning flower and "da" meaning field or paddy, suggesting a connection to the cultivation of flowers or agriculture.

Historically, the Hanada family was prominent in the Kanto region, particularly in the area around present-day Tokyo. Records from the 11th century mention a Hanada clan that held significant landholdings and played a role in local governance.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hanada Nobumitsu (1292-1372) emerged as a skilled military strategist and advisor to the Kamakura shogunate. His tactical prowess and loyalty were celebrated in several contemporary chronicles, cementing the Hanada name's association with military service.

The Hanada surname also appears in historical documents related to the arts and culture of Japan. One such individual was Hanada Kiyomitsu (1564-1628), a renowned calligrapher and poet who served as a court official during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. His works were highly praised and influenced subsequent generations of artists.

Another notable figure was Hanada Tomohiro (1788-1856), a scholar and educator who played a significant role in the development of modern Japanese education. He established a prominent school in Edo (present-day Tokyo) and authored several influential texts on ethics and morality.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hanada family maintained a presence in various domains across Japan, with members serving as samurai retainers, advisors, and administrators. One such individual was Hanada Masanori (1727-1805), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who governed the Aizu domain with a reputation for fairness and wisdom.

As Japan entered the modern era, the Hanada surname continued to be represented in various fields, including politics, business, and academia. Hanada Kiyoshi (1909-1992) was a respected academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Japanese language and its evolution over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanada

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

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

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