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

Tabata, 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 Tabata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabata in America

Tabata is the 56710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabata surname appeared 360 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 Tabata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tabata 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 Tabata

The surname TABATA has its origins in Japan, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. The name is believed to derive from the Japanese word "tabata," which translates to "bamboo field" or "bamboo plantation." This suggests that the surname may have been initially adopted by individuals who lived near or worked in areas where bamboo was cultivated.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the TABATA surname was particularly prevalent in the Kanto region, which includes the present-day Tokyo metropolitan area. Records from this era indicate that members of the TABATA family held various positions, ranging from skilled artisans to minor samurai retainers.

One notable figure bearing the TABATA surname was Tabata Bunshi (1763-1816), a renowned Confucian scholar and educator who played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on the cultural and academic landscape of Japan during the late Edo period.

Another individual of historical significance was Tabata Shukei (1836-1906), a prominent painter and calligrapher who worked in the traditional Japanese style. His artwork was highly regarded, and several of his pieces are currently housed in prestigious museums and collections around the world.

In the early 20th century, Tabata Masaji (1888-1975) gained recognition as a influential figure in the Japanese labor movement. As a socialist and trade union leader, he played a pivotal role in advocating for workers' rights and improving labor conditions in the country.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the TABATA surname was also found in various regions of Japan, including the Tohoku and Kansai areas. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial geographic origins, likely due to migration and intermarriage between different families.

It is worth noting that the TABATA surname has occasionally been recorded with slight variations in spelling, such as Tabata or Tabata, particularly in older documents. However, these variations are generally considered to be variations of the same name rather than distinct surnames.

Throughout its history, the TABATA surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, activists, and more. While its origins can be traced back to the bamboo fields of ancient Japan, the name has since transcended its initial meaning and become a part of the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabata

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

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

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