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

Takahata, 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 Takahata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takahata in America

Takahata is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takahata surname appeared 117 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 Takahata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takahata 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 Takahata

The surname Takahata is of Japanese origin and dates back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Japanese words "taka," meaning "tall" or "high," and "hata," meaning "field" or "plain." The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived in or near a high field or plain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Takahata can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) records of the samurai class. During this time, the Takahata family was known for their service as warriors and feudal lords in the region of Kyushu.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Takahata Shigekuni (1548-1612) was a military commander who served under the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Shigekuni was known for his bravery and loyalty, and his descendants continued to hold influential positions in the Tokugawa shogunate.

Another notable Takahata was Takahata Isao (1804-1878), a scholar and educator who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration. He was instrumental in establishing a system of modern education and introducing Western ideas to Japanese society.

In the 20th century, Takahata Isao (1935-2018) was a renowned Japanese film director and co-founder of the acclaimed Studio Ghibli. He directed several critically acclaimed animated films, including "Grave of the Fireflies" and "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya." Takahata's works often explored themes of humanity, nature, and Japanese culture.

The name Takahata has also been associated with various place names throughout Japan, such as Takahata City in Yamagata Prefecture and Takahata Town in Miyagi Prefecture. These locations likely derived their names from the geographical features of high plains or elevated fields in the surrounding areas.

While the surname Takahata is not among the most common in Japan, it has a rich history spanning centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to Japanese culture, military, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takahata

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

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

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