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

Sanada, 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 Sanada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanada in America

Sanada is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanada surname appeared 165 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 Sanada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanada 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 Sanada

The surname SANADA originated in Japan during the late 16th century. It is a Japanese name derived from the word "sanada," which means "three valleys" or "three rice fields." The name likely originated in an area with three distinct valleys or rice fields.

The SANADA surname first appeared in historical records during the Sengoku period (1467-1615), a time of social upheaval and constant military conflict in Japan. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Sanada Nobuyuki (1566-1658), a prominent samurai warrior who fought alongside Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Another notable figure from this era was Sanada Yukimura (1567-1615), a renowned samurai known for his bravery and loyalty. He fought fiercely against the Tokugawa forces at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which marked the end of the Sengoku period. Sanada Yukimura's exploits were widely celebrated in Japanese literature and folklore.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the SANADA clan continued to play a significant role in Japanese history. Sanada Nobuyuki's grandson, Sanada Nobuyuki (1599-1659), served as a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) and helped establish the family's legacy.

In the late 19th century, Sanada Yukitsugu (1836-1892) was a prominent statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration.

Another notable individual with the SANADA surname was Sanada Hiroyuki (1938-2014), a renowned Japanese businessman and philanthropist. He served as the chairman of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and was instrumental in the development of Japan's telecommunications infrastructure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanada

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

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

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