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

Ikuta, 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 Ikuta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ikuta in America

Ikuta is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ikuta surname appeared 166 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 Ikuta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ikuta 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 Ikuta

The surname "IKUTA" originates from Japan, with its roots dating back to the 8th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "iku" meaning "to go" and "ta" which is a possessive particle, indicating a connection to a place or person.

The name is thought to have originated in the Kinki region of Japan, particularly in the areas around present-day Osaka and Kyoto. Early records show variations in spelling such as "Ikuda" and "Ikuta", but the current form became standardized during the Edo period (1603-1868).

One of the earliest documented references to the name Ikuta can be found in the "Nihon Shoki" (Chronicles of Japan), a historical record compiled in the 8th century. This ancient text mentions an individual named Ikuta no Sukune, who served as a provincial governor during the reign of Emperor Tenmu (673-686 CE).

In the 12th century, the "Heike Monogatari" (The Tale of the Heike), a famous Japanese epic, includes mentions of several individuals bearing the surname Ikuta, who were samurai warriors involved in the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ikuta was Ikuta Nobuteru (1540-1592), a renowned samurai and military strategist who served under the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). Ikuta played a crucial role in several battles, including the Siege of Inabayama Castle in 1567.

Another notable figure was Ikuta Yoshimune (1616-1690), a Confucian scholar and educator who established the Kaitokudo Academy in Osaka, which became a prominent center of learning during the Edo period.

In the 19th century, Ikuta Yorozu (1801-1857) was a prominent scholar and calligrapher who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Japanese classical literature.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), Ikuta Shunko (1837-1906) was a influential politician and diplomat who played a key role in the modernization of Japan and its diplomatic relations with Western nations.

Throughout history, the name Ikuta has been associated with various areas of Japanese culture, including literature, education, politics, and military affairs, reflecting the diverse contributions made by individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ikuta

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

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

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