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

Ohata, 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 Ohata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohata in America

Ohata is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohata surname appeared 122 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 Ohata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohata 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 Ohata

The surname OHATA is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. The name is believed to have originated from the region of Ohata, a small village located in the present-day Shizuoka Prefecture. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "o," meaning large or great, and "hata," which refers to a field or plain, suggesting the name may have initially described a family residing in or near a vast expanse of land.

One of the earliest known references to the surname OHATA can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle from the 8th century. This text mentions an individual named OHATA no Saburo, who served as a minor government official during the reign of Emperor Shomu. While records from this period are scarce, it is believed that the OHATA family held a modest social standing and were likely landowners or farmers.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the OHATA name appears in several regional records, particularly those from the Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures. One notable figure from this time was OHATA Masamune (1264-1338), a skilled archer and warrior who served under the renowned samurai Nitta Yoshisada. Masamune's exploits were recorded in the Taiheiki, a historical chronicle documenting the struggles between the imperial court and the Kamakura shogunate.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the OHATA family continued to hold a presence in the Shizuoka region. OHATA Nobuyuki (1572-1633) was a respected scholar and poet who authored several works on Confucianism and classical Japanese literature. His writings were widely circulated among the educated classes of the time.

Another notable figure was OHATA Tomoko (1797-1858), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for women in Japan. Despite facing societal resistance, Tomoko's efforts paved the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the country.

In more recent history, OHATA Masayoshi (1891-1973) was a prominent architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. His designs combined traditional Japanese elements with modern architectural principles, leaving a lasting impact on the urban landscape of Tokyo and other cities.

While the OHATA surname has maintained a strong presence in Japan, particularly in the Shizuoka and surrounding regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and professionals, contributing to the rich tapestry of global cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohata

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

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

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