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

Nakasato, 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 Nakasato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nakasato in America

Nakasato is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nakasato surname appeared 153 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 Nakasato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nakasato 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 Nakasato

The surname Nakasato originated in Japan, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the combination of the Japanese words "naka" meaning "middle" and "sato" meaning "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals residing in a centrally located village or settlement within a particular region.

One of the earliest known references to the Nakasato name can be found in the historical records of the Satsuma Domain, a prominent feudal domain located in what is now Kagoshima Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. These records mention several Nakasato individuals who served as samurai warriors and administrators during the late Edo period (1603-1868).

Notably, Nakasato Gengoemon (1636-1703) was a prominent samurai and military strategist who played a crucial role in the defense of the Satsuma Domain during the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637-1638. His tactical expertise and leadership were instrumental in quelling the uprising, solidifying the Nakasato family's reputation among the domain's ruling class.

Another historical figure bearing the Nakasato name was Nakasato Ichibei (1786-1859), a scholar and educator renowned for his contributions to the spread of Western learning and science in Japan during the late Tokugawa shogunate. His efforts to promote the study of Western mathematics, astronomy, and medicine laid the groundwork for Japan's subsequent modernization and intellectual development.

In the late 19th century, Nakasato Takezō (1838-1897) gained recognition as a skilled calligrapher and artist. His intricate brush strokes and mastery of traditional Japanese calligraphy styles earned him numerous accolades and commissions from influential patrons across Japan.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Nakasato Masanori (1860-1927) made his mark as a pioneering entrepreneur and industrialist. He founded the Nakasato Trading Company, which played a pivotal role in facilitating international trade and introducing modern business practices to Japan.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling and pronunciation of the Nakasato name may have occurred due to regional dialects and historical transcription practices. Some alternate spellings and variations of the name include Nakasato, Nakazato, and Nakashato, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nakasato

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

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

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