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

Machida, 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 Machida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Machida in America

Machida is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Machida surname appeared 356 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 Machida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Machida 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 Machida

The surname Machida originates from Japan and has its roots dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "machi," meaning town, and "da," which is a possessive particle, essentially translating to "of the town."

This surname was initially associated with individuals residing in the towns or villages of ancient Japan. The earliest recorded instances of the Machida name can be found in historical documents and records from the Heian Period (794-1185 AD), when Japan's aristocratic society flourished.

During the Kamakura Period (1185-1333 AD), the Machida family gained prominence as skilled samurai warriors. Some notable figures from this era include Machida Norimura (1235-1309), a renowned swordsman, and Machida Hideyori (1270-1342), a celebrated military strategist.

In the Edo Period (1603-1868 AD), the Machida clan maintained their status as influential landowners and administrators. One prominent figure was Machida Tsunetō (1718-1786), a skilled poet and calligrapher who served as a high-ranking official in the Tokugawa Shogunate.

The Meiji Restoration (1868-1912) brought about significant changes in Japan, and the Machida family adapted to the new social and political landscape. Machida Hisanari (1835-1901) was a prominent educator who played a vital role in establishing modern education systems in Japan.

In the 20th century, the Machida surname gained recognition in various fields. Machida Muneo (1892-1978) was a celebrated architect known for his innovative designs, while Machida Kōichi (1909-1991) was a renowned artist whose works captured the essence of traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Throughout history, the Machida surname has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to Japanese society, culture, and arts. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient times, it continues to hold a respected place in modern Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Machida

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

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

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