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

Shinoda, 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 Shinoda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shinoda in America

Shinoda is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shinoda surname appeared 232 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 Shinoda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shinoda 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 Shinoda

The surname SHINODA originates from Japan and is believed to have emerged during the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Japanese words "shi," meaning "true" or "genuine," and "noda," meaning "field" or "plain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked on a fertile or productive land.

The earliest known records of the SHINODA surname can be traced back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD) in Japan. During this time, the name appeared in various historical documents, such as local tax records and land registry archives. It is believed that the name was initially associated with prominent landowners or farmers in certain regions of Japan.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SHINODA surname was Shinoda no Taro, a renowned samurai warrior who lived during the late 12th century. He is mentioned in several chronicles for his bravery and loyalty during the Genpei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans.

In the 14th century, a Buddhist monk named Shinoda Kakushin gained recognition for his scholarly works and teachings. He is credited with founding a branch of Zen Buddhism known as the Shinoda school, which had a significant influence on the spiritual and intellectual landscape of medieval Japan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the SHINODA name was associated with several notable figures. Shinoda Masahiro (1647-1720) was a skilled architect who designed and oversaw the construction of several castles and temples, including the renowned Nijo Castle in Kyoto.

In the 19th century, Shinoda Toramaru (1807-1891) was a prominent military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in the Boshin War, a conflict that led to the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule in Japan.

Another notable figure with the SHINODA surname was Shinoda Masami (1865-1932), a celebrated painter and printmaker who was influential in the development of the modern Japanese art movement known as Nihonga.

Throughout its history, the SHINODA surname has been linked to various locations and place names across Japan. For instance, the village of Shinoda-mura in Gifu Prefecture is believed to have derived its name from the SHINODA family who once resided there.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shinoda

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

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

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