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

Nekoba, 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 Nekoba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nekoba in America

Nekoba is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nekoba surname appeared 100 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 Nekoba.

The history of the last name Nekoba

The surname NEKOBA is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Japan during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). It is thought to derive from the Old Japanese words "ne" meaning "root" or "origin" and "koba" meaning "small valley" or "hollow".

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the NEKOBA surname can be found in medieval Japanese census records and land ownership documents from the 13th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Nekohba" or "Nekouba", reflecting the variations in regional dialects.

In the 15th century, a samurai warrior named Nekoba Masatsugu (1412-1478) was noted for his bravery and loyalty in service to the Takeda clan during the Sengoku period. His descendants continued to carry the NEKOBA name and settled in the Yamanashi prefecture.

Another prominent figure was the Zen Buddhist monk Nekoba Dōgen (1564-1643), who established several temples and monasteries in the Kansai region of Japan. His teachings and writings on Buddhist philosophy were influential during the Edo period.

During the Tokugawa shogunate (1603-1867), the NEKOBA surname was also found among merchants and artisans in the city of Kyoto. One such individual was Nekoba Kichibei (1727-1805), a renowned potter and ceramicist who helped preserve traditional Japanese pottery techniques.

In the early 20th century, the author and poet Nekoba Akiko (1889-1962) gained recognition for her lyrical prose and her advocacy for women's rights. Her works explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience.

While the NEKOBA surname is relatively uncommon outside of Japan, it continues to hold a rich historical significance and connection to the country's cultural heritage and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nekoba

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

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 Nekoba 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.

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

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