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

Kameda, 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 Kameda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kameda in America

Kameda is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kameda surname appeared 151 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 Kameda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kameda 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 Kameda

The surname Kameda originated in Japan, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 8th century AD. The name is derived from the Japanese words "kame" meaning "turtle" and "da" meaning "field" or "rice paddy." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or area known for its abundance of turtles or turtle-related activities.

One of the earliest documented references to the Kameda name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This historical record mentions an individual named Kameda no Sukeyuki, who served as a court official during the reign of Emperor Kanmu in the late 8th century.

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Kameda family rose to prominence as a samurai clan in the Kanto region of Japan. They were known for their military prowess and loyalty to the Kamakura shogunate. One notable figure from this era was Kameda Masashige, a skilled warrior who fought alongside the famous shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo in the Genpei War (1180-1185).

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Kameda family continued to hold influential positions in various domains across Japan. One prominent individual was Kameda Hisayoshi (1752-1823), a scholar and poet who served as a chief retainer to the Tokugawa shogunate.

In more recent history, several notable figures have carried the Kameda surname. Kameda Bosai (1752-1826) was a renowned painter and calligrapher during the late Edo period. Kameda Seiji (1866-1942) was a pioneering geologist and educator who made significant contributions to the study of volcanology in Japan.

Another notable individual was Kameda Shiro (1882-1950), a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Finance and played a crucial role in Japan's economic recovery after World War II.

The Kameda surname has also been associated with several successful businesses and entrepreneurs. Kameda Seisaku Corporation, a prominent Japanese confectionery company, was founded by Kameda Kiichi in 1858. The company is renowned for its traditional rice crackers and continues to be a household name in Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kameda

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

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

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