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

Ikeda, 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 Ikeda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ikeda in America

Ikeda is the 11716th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ikeda surname appeared 2,675 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ikeda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ikeda 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 Ikeda

The surname Ikeda originated in Japan and has its roots dating back to the 8th century. The name is derived from the Japanese words "Ike," meaning "pond," and "da," meaning "rice field." It likely referred to a geographical location or a place name where the original bearers of the name lived or worked.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ikeda surname can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This historical document mentions an individual named Ikeda no Sukune, who served as a provincial governor during the Nara period (710-794).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Ikeda clan emerged as a prominent samurai family in the Settsu Province (present-day Osaka and Hyogo prefectures). They played a crucial role in supporting the Minamoto clan during the Genpei War (1180-1185) and were rewarded with land and titles.

Notable figures with the Ikeda surname include Ikeda Terumasa (1565-1613), a renowned daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Himeji Domain. He was known for his military prowess and for strengthening the defenses of Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most famous castles.

Another prominent figure was Ikeda Mitsunari (1560-1600), a daimyo and one of the leading figures in the Western Army during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Although his forces were ultimately defeated, he is remembered for his loyalty and bravery.

In the realm of literature, Ikeda Mokuami (1838-1895) was a celebrated Kabuki playwright and poet during the late Edo and early Meiji periods. He is credited with reviving the Kabuki theater and introducing innovative techniques in his plays.

During the Meiji Era (1868-1912), Ikeda Yoichi (1836-1887) was a prominent statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan. He served as the first ambassador to Austria-Hungary and later became the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Throughout its history, the Ikeda surname has been associated with various regions in Japan, including Osaka, Hyogo, and Hiroshima prefectures, where the name remains prevalent today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ikeda

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

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

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