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

Shiota, 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 Shiota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shiota in America

Shiota is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shiota surname appeared 134 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 Shiota.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shiota 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 Shiota

The surname SHIOTA originates from Japan, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "shi" meaning "fourth" and "ota" meaning "rice paddy field," suggesting a potential connection to a family or individual who owned or worked on a fourth rice paddy field.

During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the SHIOTA name appeared in various historical records and documents, indicating its presence among the aristocratic and samurai classes. One notable mention is found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle compiled in 797 AD, which references a SHIOTA family involved in court affairs.

The earliest recorded individual with the SHIOTA surname is Minamoto no Shiota, a renowned samurai warrior who lived during the late 12th century. He played a significant role in the Genpei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans, and was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

In the 14th century, the SHIOTA name was also associated with the village of Shiota-mura, located in the present-day Shizuoka Prefecture. This village likely took its name from the SHIOTA family residing there, indicating their influence and prominence in the region.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the SHIOTA surname. Shiota Akiko (1878-1961) was a pioneering Japanese educator and feminist who advocated for women's rights and played a crucial role in establishing educational opportunities for girls.

Shiota Nagao (1848-1924) was a prominent Japanese businessman and industrialist who founded the Shiota Brewery, one of the oldest and most respected sake breweries in Japan.

Shiota Masahiro (1944-2008) was a celebrated Japanese artist known for his intricate and thought-provoking installations made from interwoven threads, often exploring themes of memory, interconnectedness, and the human condition.

Shiota Yoshio (1921-2000) was a renowned Japanese architect who designed numerous iconic buildings, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the Kyushu National Museum, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern architectural principles.

Shiota Akira (born 1938) is a highly respected Japanese writer and poet, known for his contemplative works that delve into the complexities of human existence and the natural world, earning him numerous literary awards and accolades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shiota

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

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

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