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

Hata, 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 Hata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hata in America

Hata is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hata surname appeared 545 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 Hata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hata 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 Hata

The surname HATA has its origins in Japan, dating back to around the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "hata", which means "flag" or "banner". In feudal Japan, family names were often derived from occupations, locations, or other descriptive terms, and it is possible that the HATA surname was originally given to those who worked as flag bearers or banner makers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HATA surname can be found in the Edo period (1603-1868) records of the Tokugawa shogunate. During this time, the HATA family was known for their involvement in the textile industry, particularly in the production of flags and banners for samurai clans and feudal lords.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named HATA Masayoshi (1634-1705) gained recognition as a skilled calligrapher and painter. His works were highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections across Japan.

Another prominent individual with the HATA surname was HATA Noboru (1857-1923), a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Japan from 1900 to 1901. He played a significant role in negotiating the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902, which strengthened Japan's position on the international stage.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), a wealthy merchant named HATA Kikusaburo (1830-1908) established a successful textile business in Kyoto. His company became renowned for producing high-quality silk fabrics and kimonos, and the HATA family name became associated with excellence in the textile industry.

In the early 20th century, HATA Seiko (1892-1967) made a name for herself as a pioneering female novelist and feminist activist. Her works explored themes of gender equality, women's rights, and social issues, and she was an influential figure in the Japanese literary and feminist movements.

Throughout its history, the HATA surname has been linked to various regions in Japan, including Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, where families bearing this name have made significant contributions to various fields, such as art, politics, business, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hata

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

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

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