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

Sumida, 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 Sumida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sumida in America

Sumida is the 28263rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sumida surname appeared 846 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 Sumida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sumida 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 Sumida

The surname Sumida is of Japanese origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. It is believed to be derived from the place name "Sumida," which refers to a river that flows through the heart of Tokyo. The Sumida River played a significant role in the development of the city and was a vital waterway for transportation and commerce.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Sumida surname was Sumida Masatomo, a samurai who served under the Tokugawa shogunate in the 17th century. He was a skilled swordsman and served as a retainer to the powerful Tokugawa clan.

In the late 18th century, the name Sumida appears in historical records related to the Sumida River area, where many families lived and worked along the riverbanks. This suggests that the surname may have originated from individuals who resided near or had a connection to the Sumida River.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), the Sumida surname gained prominence with the rise of Sumida Shōzō (1856-1934), a renowned Japanese businessman and industrialist. He founded the Sumida Dry Cell Company, which later became one of Japan's leading battery manufacturers.

Another notable figure with the Sumida surname was Sumida Natsuki (1917-1995), a celebrated Japanese author and poet. She was known for her lyrical works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetic collections, such as "Sakura no Ame" (Cherry Blossom Rain), gained critical acclaim and influenced many subsequent writers.

In the realm of sports, Sumida Takashi (1954-) made a name for himself as a professional baseball player in Japan. He played as an outfielder for the Yomiuri Giants and was known for his powerful batting and defensive skills. Sumida was a part of the Giants' championship teams in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

While the Sumida surname is primarily associated with Japan, there have been instances of individuals with this name in other parts of the world, likely due to migration or intermarriage. However, the origins of the surname can be traced back to the Sumida River and its surrounding areas in Tokyo, Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sumida

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

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

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