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

Migita, 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 Migita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Migita in America

Migita is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Migita surname appeared 104 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 Migita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Migita 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 Migita

The surname Migita originates from Japan, with records showing its use as early as the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "migita," meaning "right side" or "right hand," potentially indicating its association with a specific family or clan.

One of the earliest known references to the Migita surname can be found in the historical records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from the 17th to the 19th century. During this period, the Migita family held influential positions within the Shogunate's administrative system.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Migita Tokuumi (1737-1810) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and mathematician. He contributed significantly to the advancement of Japanese mathematics and authored several influential texts on the subject.

Another noteworthy individual with the Migita surname was Migita Katsumi (1888-1965), a prominent Japanese diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, during the early 20th century.

The Migita name has also been associated with the arts, as evidenced by the renowned Japanese painter Migita Toshihide (1863-1925), whose works are celebrated for their traditional Japanese style and depictions of landscapes and daily life.

In more recent history, Migita Hiroko (1925-2010) was a celebrated author and poet, known for her poignant works exploring themes of family, love, and the human experience. Her literary contributions have left a lasting impact on Japanese literature.

While the Migita surname has its roots in Japan, it has also been adopted by families in other countries, particularly those with Japanese ancestry or connections. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can trace their lineage back to Japan, where the name has a rich and storied history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Migita

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

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

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