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

Nakada, 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 Nakada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nakada in America

Nakada is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nakada surname appeared 266 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 Nakada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nakada 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 Nakada

The surname NAKADA is believed to have originated in Japan. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "naka" meaning "middle" and "da" meaning "rice paddy" or "field." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a description of a location where the family lived or worked, perhaps in a central area surrounded by rice fields.

The earliest records of the NAKADA surname date back to the late 16th century in the Kanto region of central Japan. It appears in various historical documents and family registers from that time period, although the exact origins of the name remain uncertain.

One notable reference to the NAKADA name can be found in the "Buke Kashiragaki," a historical record of samurai families compiled in the early 17th century. This document mentions a NAKADA Nobuyoshi, a samurai who served under the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Another early example of the NAKADA surname is Nakada Kizaemon, a merchant and entrepreneur from the city of Osaka who lived in the late 17th century. He is credited with establishing one of the first successful commercial enterprises in the region, laying the foundation for Osaka's reputation as a center of trade and commerce.

In the 19th century, NAKADA Yoshinao (1838-1897) was a prominent scholar and educator who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system. He served as the principal of the Tokyo Normal School (now the University of Tsukuba) and was instrumental in introducing Western-style teaching methods and curricula.

Moving into the 20th century, NAKADA Masahiko (1905-1986) was a renowned artist and sculptor known for his abstract and avant-garde works. He was a member of the influential Nika-kai art association and had several exhibitions featuring his sculptures and paintings.

Another notable figure was NAKADA Sadako (1923-2001), a writer and activist who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Her memoir "Hiroshima Maidens" brought international attention to the plight of the hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) and their struggles for recognition and support.

While the NAKADA surname has its roots in Japan, it has since spread around the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical accounts and records suggest that the name's origins can be traced back to central Japan, where it likely emerged as a descriptive name related to the family's location or occupation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nakada

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

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

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