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

Kikuta, 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 Kikuta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kikuta in America

Kikuta is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kikuta surname appeared 161 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 Kikuta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kikuta 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 Kikuta

The surname KIKUTA is of Japanese origin, and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the Kyushu region of Japan, particularly in the areas around Fukuoka and Nagasaki. The name is derived from the Japanese words "ki" meaning "tree" and "kuta" meaning "hut" or "shelter".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KIKUTA name appears in a census record from the village of Shimabara in Nagasaki Prefecture, dating back to 1487. This record lists a family with the surname KIKUTA as residing in the village at that time. Additionally, the name is found in various local tax records and land ownership documents from the same region during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the late 16th century, during the Sengoku period of Japanese history, a samurai warrior named KIKUTA Nobuyoshi (1547-1614) was recorded as having served under the renowned daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi. KIKUTA Nobuyoshi was a skilled swordsman and participated in several battles, including the Siege of Odawara in 1590.

Another notable individual with the KIKUTA surname was KIKUTA Shigeru (1821-1898), a prominent educator and scholar during the Meiji era. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and educational institutions in the Kyushu region, with the aim of promoting modern Western learning and sciences.

In the 20th century, KIKUTA Katsumi (1902-1977) was a renowned painter and calligrapher, known for his innovative techniques and fusion of traditional Japanese art styles with contemporary Western influences. His works are displayed in various museums and galleries across Japan.

The KIKUTA name has also been associated with several place names in Japan, particularly in the Kyushu region. For instance, the village of Kikutamura in Fukuoka Prefecture is believed to have derived its name from the KIKUTA surname, reflecting the historical presence of families bearing this name in the area.

Throughout history, the KIKUTA surname has been recorded in various forms, including Kikuta, Kikutah, and Kikudah, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. However, the modern standardized form of KIKUTA has been widely adopted since the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kikuta

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

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

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