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

Kajita, 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 Kajita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kajita in America

Kajita is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kajita surname appeared 126 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 Kajita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kajita 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 Kajita

The surname Kajita is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Japanese word "kajita," which translates to "under the roof" or "beneath the eaves." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived or worked in close proximity to the roof or eaves of a building.

One of the earliest known references to the Kajita name can be found in the "Buke Shohatto," a legal code established by the Tokugawa shogunate in 1615. This document outlined regulations and guidelines for samurai families, indicating that the Kajita name had already gained recognition within the warrior class during that period.

The Kajita surname first appeared in historical records from the Mie Prefecture, particularly in the areas around the former Ise Province. This region was known for its proximity to the Grand Shrines of Ise, one of the most sacred Shinto sites in Japan, suggesting a possible connection between the name and those who served or resided near these holy grounds.

Notable individuals bearing the Kajita surname include Kajita Motokiyo (1616-1694), a samurai and retainer of the Tokugawa clan, who played a crucial role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Kajita Renjo (1665-1736) was a renowned scholar and poet during the Edo period, recognized for his contributions to Japanese literature.

In the modern era, Kajita Toshitsugu (1909-1975) was a Japanese physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics, particularly in the study of cosmic rays. Kajita Takaaki (born 1959) is a renowned particle physicist and a co-recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work on neutrino oscillations.

Another notable figure is Kajita Kazuko (1920-2008), a renowned Japanese potter and ceramist, whose works have been showcased in numerous exhibitions and museums around the world. Her unique style and mastery of traditional pottery techniques earned her widespread acclaim and recognition within the art community.

While the Kajita name originated in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and globalization. However, the historical roots and significance of this surname remain deeply connected to its Japanese heritage and the cultural traditions of the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kajita

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

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

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