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

Tada, 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 Tada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tada in America

Tada is the 51610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tada surname appeared 403 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 Tada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tada 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 Tada

The surname Tada is of Japanese origin, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Japanese word "tada" which means "plain" or "simple". This suggests that the name may have been given to people who lived a humble or modest lifestyle.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Tada can be found in the "Buke Kaden" (Records of Samurai Lineages), a compilation of genealogical records of samurai families from the Azuchi-Momoyama and early Edo periods. It mentions several individuals with the Tada surname, including Tada Yasumura, a samurai who served under the Tokugawa clan in the late 16th century.

The Tada surname was also present in various regions of Japan, with some families tracing their roots to specific areas. For instance, the Tada clan of Harima Province (now part of Hyogo Prefecture) can be traced back to the late Kamakura period (1185-1333). This clan produced several notable figures, such as Tada Nobumitsu, a skilled warrior who fought in the Genpei War in the late 12th century.

Another prominent individual with the Tada surname was Tada Yasumura, a Confucian scholar and educator who lived during the late Edo period (1603-1868). He was known for his contributions to the study of classical Chinese literature and for establishing a private academy in Edo (present-day Tokyo).

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), the Tada surname gained recognition through individuals like Tada Motokiyo (1843-1918), a politician and diplomat who served as the first Japanese ambassador to Italy. He played a significant role in strengthening diplomatic ties between Japan and Western nations.

Another notable figure was Tada Michitaro (1857-1939), a businessman and industrialist who founded the Tada Silk Company, one of the largest silk manufacturers in Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His company played a crucial role in the development of the Japanese silk industry and contributed to the country's economic growth.

While the Tada surname may not be as widespread as some other Japanese surnames, it has a rich history and has produced notable individuals across various fields, from samurai warriors and scholars to politicians and industrialists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tada

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

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

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