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

Tabe, 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 Tabe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabe in America

Tabe is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabe surname appeared 123 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 Tabe.

The history of the last name Tabe

The surname TABE has its origins in Japan, with records indicating its existence as far back as the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "ta," meaning "rice field," and "be," meaning "area" or "village." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals or families who resided in or near rice-growing regions.

One of the earliest known references to the name TABE can be found in the Edo period (1603-1868) records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, where it appears in relation to a samurai family from the Chiba Prefecture. During this time, surnames were being formalized and passed down through generations, establishing their significance in Japanese society.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Tabe Nobuyuki (1645-1718) served as a daimyo (feudal lord) in the Tosa Domain, now part of modern-day Kochi Prefecture. His son, Tabe Nobumasa (1676-1751), succeeded him as the domain's ruler, continuing the family's legacy.

Another historical figure bearing the TABE surname was Tabe Michitomo (1802-1872), a prominent scholar and educator during the late Edo period. He played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system and was recognized for his contributions to the development of modern Japanese language and literature.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), as Japan underwent rapid industrialization and westernization, the TABE family name continued to be represented in various fields. One such example is Tabe Yukichi (1854-1924), a successful businessman and industrialist who established the Tabe Trading Company, which played a vital role in the country's international trade.

In more recent times, the name TABE has been associated with notable individuals such as Tabe Keiko (born 1937), a celebrated author and poet known for her works exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and Japanese culture. Additionally, Tabe Masaru (born 1959) is a renowned architect who has designed numerous iconic buildings and structures throughout Japan.

While the surname TABE has its roots in Japan, it has also been adopted by individuals of Japanese descent living in other parts of the world, such as the Americas and Europe, further contributing to its global presence and diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabe

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

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 Tabe 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.

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

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