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

Matcha, 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 Matcha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matcha in America

Matcha is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matcha surname appeared 106 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 Matcha.

The history of the last name Matcha

The surname Matcha is believed to have originated in Japan during the late 15th century. It is derived from the Japanese word "maccha," which refers to the finely ground powder made from green tea leaves. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in the cultivation or production of matcha tea.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Matcha can be found in a historical document from the Edo period (1603-1867), which mentions a family of tea merchants in the city of Kyoto. The Matcha family was renowned for their expertise in selecting and processing the finest matcha tea leaves.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the name Matcha appeared in several records related to the tea ceremonies and cultural traditions of the samurai class. It is believed that some members of the Matcha family served as tea masters or advisors to influential daimyo lords.

In the 17th century, a renowned Zen Buddhist monk named Matcha Soken (1572-1645) gained fame for his teachings and his mastery of the tea ceremony. He is credited with popularizing the use of matcha tea in religious rituals and promoting its cultivation throughout Japan.

Another notable figure with the surname Matcha was Matcha Keisuke (1805-1877), a skilled potter and ceramicist from Kyoto. His works, particularly the tea bowls and utensils used in the tea ceremony, were highly prized and sought after by tea connoisseurs and collectors.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), the Matcha family continued to play a significant role in the tea industry, with several members establishing successful tea plantations and businesses in the Shizuoka and Uji regions, which are renowned for their high-quality matcha production.

It is worth noting that the surname Matcha is relatively uncommon outside of Japan, as it is closely tied to the country's rich cultural heritage and traditions surrounding tea cultivation and ceremony.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matcha

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

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 Matcha 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.

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

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