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

Kubota, 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 Kubota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kubota in America

Kubota is the 20591st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kubota surname appeared 1,287 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 Kubota.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kubota 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 Kubota

The surname Kubota originates from Japan and dates back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "kubo", which means a small hut or dwelling, and "ta", which refers to a rice field. Thus, the name Kubota could have initially referred to an individual who lived in a small hut near a rice field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kubota can be found in the Kamakura Period (1185-1333 CE) records. During this time, the name appeared in various historical documents, suggesting that it was already established as a surname.

In the Muromachi Period (1336-1573 CE), there are mentions of notable individuals bearing the Kubota surname. For example, Kubota Nobunari (1503-1577) was a skilled samurai and retainer of the powerful Takeda clan.

During the Edo Period (1603-1868 CE), the Kubota family gained prominence in the Bizen Province (present-day Okayama Prefecture). One notable figure from this time was Kubota Masataka (1670-1730), a highly respected scholar and poet.

As the name spread across Japan, it also took on various regional variations and spellings. For instance, in the Shizuoka Prefecture, the name was sometimes written as "Kubo-ta", while in the Fukuoka Prefecture, it was often spelled as "Kubodta".

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Kubota surname. These include:

1. Kubota Yasuichi (1836-1920), a prominent businessman and industrialist who founded the Kubota Corporation, one of Japan's leading manufacturers of agricultural and construction equipment.

2. Kubota Hiroshi (1907-1988), a renowned Japanese painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

3. Kubota Makoto (1923-2010), a respected Japanese philosopher and scholar who specialized in Western philosophy and ethics.

4. Kubota Sumiko (1949-), a celebrated Japanese novelist and essayist, known for her works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.

5. Kubota Kenjiro (1972-), a professional baseball player who spent most of his career playing for the Orix BlueWave in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league.

While the Kubota surname has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its rich history and deep connections to Japan's traditions and culture continue to be a source of pride for those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kubota

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

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

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