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

Narita, 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 Narita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narita in America

Narita is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narita surname appeared 292 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 Narita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narita 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 Narita

The surname Narita is believed to have originated in Japan, where it first emerged during the late 15th or early 16th century. The name is derived from the Japanese word "narita," which refers to a specific type of oak tree native to the region. This etymological link suggests that the surname may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with these oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Narita surname can be found in the "Shinano Kokugun-sho," a historical document from the late 16th century that details the genealogies and land holdings of various noble families in the Shinano region of present-day Nagano Prefecture. This document mentions several individuals with the Narita surname, indicating that the name was already established by that time.

In the 17th century, the Narita surname appeared in various samurai records and clan registers, suggesting that some members of the Narita family may have held notable positions within the warrior class during the Edo Period (1603-1868). One prominent figure was Narita Masatoshi (1638-1715), a skilled swordsman and martial arts instructor who served under the Tokugawa Shogunate.

As Japan entered the modern era, the Narita surname continued to be found throughout various regions of the country. One notable individual from this period was Narita Toyohiro (1886-1942), a renowned artist and pioneering figure in the field of Japanese woodblock printing. His intricate and innovative works helped to revitalize the traditional art form during the early 20th century.

Another notable person with the Narita surname was Narita Tomomi (1904-1994), a celebrated author and playwright whose works often explored themes of social justice and the human condition. Her plays and novels, such as "The Silk Road" and "Cherry Blossoms in the Wind," were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and performed today.

It's worth noting that the Narita surname is also associated with the city of Narita, located in Chiba Prefecture, which is home to one of Japan's busiest international airports. While the surname and the city share the same name, their origins and etymologies are distinct.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narita

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

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

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