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

Shintaku, 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 Shintaku surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shintaku in America

Shintaku is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shintaku surname appeared 301 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 Shintaku.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shintaku 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 Shintaku

The surname Shintaku originates from Japan, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Japanese words "shin" meaning "new" and "taku" meaning "residence" or "shelter." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who had recently built or moved into a new home or settlement.

One of the earliest known references to the Shintaku name can be found in the historical records of Kumamoto Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu. These records mention a Shintaku family who were landowners and prominent members of the local community during the Edo period (1603-1868).

In the late 17th century, a Shintaku Nobuyoshi (1635-1711) was recorded as a skilled swordsmith in the service of the Nabeshima clan, one of the most powerful feudal lords in the region. His works were renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and were highly sought after by samurai warriors of the time.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a Shintaku Tomoko (1857-1923) gained recognition as a pioneer in women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in Kumamoto and played a pivotal role in promoting equal access to education for both genders.

Another notable figure was Shintaku Hiroshi (1901-1975), a celebrated poet and author who was part of the late Taisho and early Showa period literary scene. His works often explored themes of nature, tradition, and the changing social landscape of modern Japan.

In more recent times, Shintaku Emi (1923-2004) was a prominent philanthropist and businesswoman who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions throughout Japan.

While the Shintaku name has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the majority of historical records and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to its Japanese origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shintaku

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

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

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