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

Kamada, 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 Kamada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamada in America

Kamada is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamada surname appeared 230 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 Kamada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamada 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 Kamada

The surname Kamada is of Japanese origin, with its roots tracing back to the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. The name is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "kama," meaning stove or kiln, and "da," meaning rice field or paddy. This suggests that the name may have originated among families who were involved in rice cultivation or worked with kilns or furnaces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kamada surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), when it was mentioned in the historical records of the Kamakura Shogunate. During this time, the name was often associated with samurai families and warriors who served under the shogunate.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Kamada family gained prominence in the Kanto region, particularly in the areas around modern-day Tokyo. They were known for their involvement in agriculture and land ownership, as well as their support for the Muromachi Shogunate.

The Kamada name also appears in several historical documents from the Edo period, including the "Buke Kashoku Roku" (Book of Samurai Lineages) and the "Daimyo Kashindan" (Records of Daimyo Families). These records suggest that the Kamada family had connections to various daimyo (feudal lords) and held positions of influence within the samurai class.

One notable figure with the Kamada surname was Kamada Masataka (1590-1663), a prominent daimyo who served under the Tokugawa Shogunate. He was known for his military prowess and his contributions to the development of the Edo period's political and social systems.

Another influential Kamada was Kamada Tsuneoki (1705-1773), a scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the Neo-Confucian movement in Japan. His works on ethics and governance had a lasting impact on Japanese intellectual and political thought.

In the Meiji period (1868-1912), the Kamada family continued to be associated with agriculture and land ownership. Kamada Masao (1824-1892) was a prominent figure in the early years of the Meiji Restoration, serving as a government official and advocating for agricultural reforms.

During the Edo period, the Kamada name was also associated with certain place names, such as Kamadacho (Kamada Town) in the Kanto region, which was likely named after the Kamada family's influence in the area.

Throughout history, the Kamada surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, academia, and agriculture. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has evolved to become a respected and influential surname in Japanese society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamada

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

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

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