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

Sunada, 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 Sunada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sunada in America

Sunada is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sunada surname appeared 337 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 Sunada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sunada 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 Sunada

The surname SUNADA originates from Japan, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "su" meaning vinegar and "nada" meaning a field or plain, potentially referring to a person who cultivated vinegar or worked in vinegar production.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name SUNADA can be found in the Edo period (1603-1868) documents, particularly in the region of present-day Hiroshima Prefecture. During this time, the SUNADA family was known for their involvement in the local vinegar trade and agricultural activities.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Sunada Masatoshi (1648-1721) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and calligrapher. His works and teachings influenced the development of Japanese calligraphy and were widely studied during the Edo period.

Another historical figure bearing the SUNADA surname was Sunada Takeo (1801-1867), a samurai and military strategist who played a pivotal role in the Boshin War (1868-1869), which marked the transition from the Edo shogunate to the Meiji Restoration.

During the Meiji Era (1868-1912), the SUNADA family continued to be prominent in various fields. Sunada Katsuroku (1856-1923) was a prominent educator and author who contributed significantly to the modernization of Japan's education system.

In the 20th century, Sunada Hiroko (1920-2001) gained recognition as a celebrated novelist and poet, known for her works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her literary contributions earned her numerous accolades and awards throughout her career.

Another notable individual with the SUNADA surname was Sunada Masahiro (1932-2004), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings and structures in Japan, including the Tokyo International Forum and the Sendai Mediatheque.

Throughout its history, the SUNADA surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including agriculture, vinegar production, calligraphy, education, literature, and architecture, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to Japanese society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sunada

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

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

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