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

Kataoka, 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 Kataoka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kataoka in America

Kataoka is the 49177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kataoka surname appeared 428 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 Kataoka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kataoka 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 Kataoka

The surname Kataoka originates from Japan and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated from a place name, with "kata" meaning "side" or "direction" and "oka" meaning "hill" or "elevated ground." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone living near a hillside or a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kataoka surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). During this time, the name appeared in historical documents and records, indicating its presence among the samurai class and nobility. However, it is important to note that the use of surnames was not widespread until the Edo period (1603-1868 CE).

In the Edo period, the Kataoka family gained prominence, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such individual was Kataoka Naosada (1562-1617), a samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) who served under Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a prominent figure in Japanese history.

Another significant figure was Kataoka Ichirou (1752-1827), a renowned scholar and educator who played a crucial role in the development of the Rangaku (Dutch Studies) movement in Japan, which facilitated the introduction of Western knowledge and ideas.

The Kataoka surname also has connections to the world of literature and art. Kataoka Nizaemon (1655-1714) was a renowned Kabuki playwright and actor during the Edo period, known for his innovative contributions to the art form.

In more recent times, Kataoka Teppei (1925-2010) was a celebrated Japanese sculptor and artist, renowned for his abstract and minimalist works that explored the relationship between space and form.

It is worth noting that the Kataoka surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Japan, such as Kataoka-cho in Shizuoka Prefecture and Kataoka-mura in Fukushima Prefecture, further emphasizing its historical and geographical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kataoka

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

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

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