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

Komoda, 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 Komoda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Komoda in America

Komoda is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Komoda surname appeared 156 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 Komoda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Komoda 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 Komoda

The surname Komoda is believed to have originated in Japan during the early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "komoda," which means a low wooden chest or cabinet used for storage. This suggests that the name may have been adopted by a family who specialized in crafting or selling these types of furniture pieces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Komoda name can be found in the Edo period records from the Kanto region of central Japan, dating back to the 1630s. These records mention a carpenter named Komoda Ichiro who was commissioned to build storage cabinets for a local samurai household.

In the late 18th century, the Komoda surname appeared in the village records of Shizuoka Prefecture, where a family of woodworkers and cabinetmakers resided. This family is believed to have contributed to the popularity and spread of the Komoda name throughout Japan.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a notable figure named Komoda Masataka (1838-1903) gained recognition as a skilled carpenter and designer of traditional Japanese furniture. His intricate woodwork and attention to detail earned him commissions from prominent clients, including members of the imperial court.

Another prominent individual with the Komoda surname was Komoda Keiko (1903-1986), a renowned Japanese artist known for her intricate woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese scenes and landscapes. Her works are celebrated for their attention to detail and the preservation of traditional Japanese art forms.

In the early 20th century, the Komoda name also gained recognition in the field of academia. Komoda Hiroshi (1912-1998) was a respected historian and professor at the University of Tokyo, specializing in the study of Japanese cultural history and the impact of foreign influences on Japanese society.

While the Komoda surname originated in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the skilled woodworkers and cabinetmakers who likely adopted the name as a reflection of their craft and expertise in creating traditional Japanese storage furniture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Komoda

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

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

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