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

Kuroda, 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 Kuroda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuroda in America

Kuroda is the 37544th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuroda surname appeared 593 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 Kuroda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuroda 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 Kuroda

The surname Kuroda originates from Japan and has its roots in the feudal era of the country's history. It is believed to have emerged as a locational name, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name hailed from a specific area or region called Kuroda.

The name itself is composed of two Japanese words: "kuro," meaning black, and "da," which can be translated as rice field. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a location characterized by fertile, dark-colored soil or rice fields.

Historical records indicate that the Kuroda clan played a significant role in the history of Japan, particularly during the Sengoku (Warring States) period of the 15th and 16th centuries. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603), when Kuroda Yoshitaka (1546-1604) served as a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) under the renowned Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Another notable figure bearing the Kuroda name was Kuroda Nagamasa (1568-1623), a skilled military commander who played a crucial role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. This pivotal conflict solidified the Tokugawa shogunate's control over Japan and marked the beginning of the Edo period.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Kuroda clan continued to hold significant influence and power. Kuroda Nagamasa's descendants governed the Fukuoka Domain (present-day Fukuoka Prefecture) for over two centuries, contributing to the region's development and prosperity.

In the realm of literature, Kuroda Bushi (1658-1710) was a renowned poet and scholar of the early Edo period. His works, including the Shikisokuzoku, a poetry anthology, are highly regarded in Japanese literary circles.

Kuroda Kiyotaka (1840-1900), a statesman and diplomat, played a crucial role in the Meiji Restoration and the modernization of Japan. He served as the first Vice-President of the Privy Council and was instrumental in establishing Japan's diplomatic relations with various nations.

Throughout its history, the Kuroda surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, scholars, artists, and politicians, all of whom have left their mark on the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuroda

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

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

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