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

Sakuda, 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 Sakuda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakuda in America

Sakuda is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakuda surname appeared 158 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 Sakuda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sakuda 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 Sakuda

The surname "SAKUDA" originates from Japan. It is believed to have its roots in the Edo period (1603-1868) and is derived from the Japanese word "sakuda" which means "slope field" or "sloping rice paddy". This suggests that the name may have been associated with families who lived or worked in areas with terraced rice fields.

The earliest known records of the Sakuda name can be traced back to the late 17th century in the Tokushima region of Shikoku Island. It is mentioned in several local census records from that time period, indicating the presence of families with this surname in the area.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Sakuda surname was Sakuda Masayuki (1632-1701), a prominent samurai and landowner in the Tokushima domain. He was known for his expertise in agriculture and his efforts to improve irrigation systems for rice cultivation.

Another notable figure was Sakuda Toshio (1768-1837), a scholar and philosopher from Kagawa Prefecture. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of Confucian and Buddhist teachings, and his writings on ethics and morality were influential during the late Edo period.

In the late 19th century, Sakuda Nobuyuki (1843-1912) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for modern teaching methods. He established several schools in Tokushima and played a significant role in promoting educational reforms after the Meiji Restoration.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), the Sakuda family expanded beyond the Shikoku region, with members settling in various parts of Japan, including Tokyo and Osaka. One prominent individual from this time was Sakuda Kazuko (1876-1946), a celebrated author and poet who wrote extensively about the experiences of women in modern Japanese society.

In the early 20th century, Sakuda Takashi (1901-1975) made his mark as a successful businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the Sakuda Trading Company, which became a major exporter of Japanese goods to international markets, particularly in Southeast Asia.

While the Sakuda surname is not among the most common in Japan, it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries. The name's connection to agriculture and its prevalence in the Shikoku region have contributed to its enduring presence in Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakuda

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

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

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