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

Miyata, 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 Miyata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyata in America

Miyata is the 42640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyata surname appeared 508 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 Miyata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyata 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 Miyata

The surname MIYATA is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "mi" meaning "beautiful" and "yata" meaning "valley" or "mountain village".

The name was originally associated with people residing in picturesque mountain regions or valleys. Some early records suggest the name may have been linked to specific geographic areas in central Japan, such as Nagano Prefecture or Gifu Prefecture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MIYATA surname can be found in the Buke Shohatto, a legal code established by the Tokugawa Shogunate in the early 17th century. This document contains references to samurai families with the MIYATA name.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named MIYATA Masayuki (1737-1821) was a prominent scholar and writer who authored several works on Japanese literature and philosophy. His contributions helped establish the MIYATA name as one associated with intellectual pursuits.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), the MIYATA surname gained further prominence with the rise of MIYATA Masaru (1860-1939), a successful businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Miyata Bicycle Company, one of the first manufacturers of bicycles in Japan.

Another historical figure of note is MIYATA Tsunekazu (1891-1973), a Japanese diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the Soviet Union, during the mid-20th century.

In the realm of sports, MIYATA Shunji (born 1949) is a revered figure in Japanese sumo wrestling. He achieved the prestigious rank of ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, and won several notable tournaments during his career.

MIYATA has also been a name associated with the arts, with individuals such as MIYATA Masako (1926-2008), a renowned Japanese actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her lengthy career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyata

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

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

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