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

Tadaki, 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 Tadaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tadaki in America

Tadaki is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tadaki surname appeared 111 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 Tadaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tadaki 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 Tadaki

The surname Tadaki is of Japanese origin, with records indicating its presence in the region as early as the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the words "ta" meaning "rice field" and "daki" meaning "valley" or "basin," suggesting a connection to the geographical features of the areas where it first appeared.

Tadaki can be traced back to the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan, when it was documented in various regional records and historical documents. Among the earliest known references, the name appears in the Tsurumine Village Records from the late 17th century, which detailed the local families and their ancestral lineages.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the Tadaki surname was Tadaki Nobuyuki, a samurai and retainer of the Tokugawa Shogunate, who lived from 1585 to 1657. His service and loyalty to the shogunate were recorded in the Tokugawa Family Archives, solidifying the name's presence during that era.

In the 18th century, the Tadaki name gained prominence with the birth of Tadaki Toshikazu (1711-1788), a renowned scholar and Confucian philosopher. His influential works on ethics and morality, such as "Rongo Kyogi" and "Rongo Kogi," garnered widespread recognition and solidified the Tadaki family's intellectual legacy.

Another notable figure from the same period was Tadaki Yoshiko (1735-1804), a renowned poet and calligrapher. Her poetic works, including the anthology "Yoshiko Kushu," were celebrated for their elegance and mastery of traditional Japanese literary forms.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the Tadaki surname continued to be prominent, with Tadaki Masahiro (1845-1920) emerging as a prominent statesman and diplomat. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations with various nations, contributing to Japan's modernization and international recognition.

In the realm of arts and culture, Tadaki Kazunori (1901-1985) left an indelible mark as a renowned painter and sculptor. His works, which often depicted traditional Japanese landscapes and subjects, were celebrated both nationally and internationally, earning him numerous accolades and prestigious awards.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tadaki

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

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

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