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

Hidaka, 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 Hidaka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hidaka in America

Hidaka is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hidaka surname appeared 206 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 Hidaka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hidaka 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 Hidaka

The surname Hidaka is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period, around the 14th to 16th centuries. It is believed to have originated from a geographic location, specifically the Hidaka region on the island of Hokkaido, which was historically known as Ezo or Ezochi.

The name Hidaka is derived from the Ainu language, the indigenous language spoken in parts of northern Japan, particularly Hokkaido. The word "hidaka" is thought to have meant "a place with many trees" or "a forested area," reflecting the region's lush, densely wooded landscapes.

Early records of the Hidaka surname can be found in historical documents from the Edo period (1603-1868), when the Hidaka clan was among the prominent samurai families in the Hidaka region. During this time, the Hidaka name appeared in various official records, such as family registers and land ownership documents.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Hidaka surname was Hidaka Toshitsune (1539-1597), a samurai warrior and retainer of the powerful Matsumae clan, who played a crucial role in the clan's expansion into the Hidaka region in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure was Hidaka Kyūemon (1577-1638), a wealthy merchant and landowner who established a trading post in the Hidaka region, facilitating trade between the Japanese and the indigenous Ainu people.

In the 18th century, Hidaka Masayoshi (1717-1785) gained prominence as a scholar and historian, known for his extensive writings on the history and culture of the Ainu people.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Hidaka Tatsushirō (1837-1890) was a prominent politician and statesman who served as the governor of Hokkaido Prefecture and played a significant role in the development and modernization of the region.

The Hidaka surname has also been associated with various place names in Hokkaido, such as Hidaka Town, Hidaka District, and Mount Hidaka, further reinforcing its geographic origins and connection to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hidaka

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

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

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