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

Kuwada, 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 Kuwada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuwada in America

Kuwada is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuwada surname appeared 167 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 Kuwada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuwada 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 Kuwada

The surname Kuwada has its origins in Japan, tracing back several centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "kuwa," which means "hoe" or "garden tool." This suggests that the name might have been associated with agricultural workers or farmers in the early days.

The earliest recorded instances of the Kuwada name can be found in historical documents from the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. Some of these records mention individuals with the Kuwada surname living in various regions of the country, such as the Kansai and Kanto areas.

One notable figure from history was Kuwada Masataka (1816-1887), a samurai and government official who served under the Tokugawa shogunate. He played a role in the political and social changes that occurred during the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century.

Another prominent individual with the Kuwada surname was Kuwada Heisuke (1807-1867), a Japanese painter and printmaker who specialized in ukiyo-e art. His works, which often depicted kabuki actors and scenes from everyday life, are celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors.

In the realm of literature, Kuwada Jitsuzō (1870-1949) was a renowned novelist and poet. He is particularly known for his novels that explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class in Japan during the early 20th century.

Kuwada Masao (1901-1985) was a notable architect who designed several iconic buildings in Japan, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. His work was heavily influenced by the modernist movement and incorporated elements of traditional Japanese architecture.

During the Edo period, there were also smaller villages and settlements that bore the name Kuwada, indicating that the surname had spread across different regions of Japan over time. However, detailed records of these place names and their connections to the surname are limited.

While the Kuwada surname may not have achieved widespread fame or prominence on a global scale, it has left its mark in various fields throughout Japanese history, from politics and the arts to literature and architecture. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its deep-rooted origins and the diverse contributions of those who carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuwada

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

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

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