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

Takara, 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 Takara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takara in America

Takara is the 35537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takara surname appeared 633 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 Takara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takara 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 Takara

The surname Takara originates from Japan and can be traced back to the 8th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "takara," meaning "treasure" or "precious." The name likely originated in the region around modern-day Kyoto, where many noble families resided during the Heian period (794-1185).

One of the earliest recorded references to the Takara name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, a historical text compiled in the late 8th century. It mentions a scholar and courtier named Takara no Yoshio who served under the Emperor Kammu. Another early mention is in the Engishiki, a legal code from the 10th century, which lists several individuals with the Takara surname holding various official positions.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Takara family was known for their involvement in the arts, particularly traditional Japanese poetry. Takara Nobuyori (1162-1235) was a renowned poet and calligrapher who served as a court attendant to the retired Emperor Go-Toba.

In the 16th century, the Takara name gained prominence in the samurai class. Takara Nobumoto (1535-1599) was a highly respected warrior and tactician who fought alongside Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the reunification of Japan. His descendants continued to serve as loyal retainers to the Tokugawa shogunate throughout the Edo period (1603-1868).

Another notable figure was Takara Kusumoto (1829-1903), a pioneering educator who played a crucial role in modernizing Japan's education system during the Meiji Restoration. He founded one of the first Western-style schools in Tokyo and was instrumental in introducing new teaching methods and curricula.

In the 20th century, Takara Isohachi (1890-1964) was a renowned sculptor and artist who specialized in traditional Japanese pottery and ceramics. His works were highly sought after and can be found in museums and collections around the world.

Throughout its history, the Takara surname has been associated with various places and regions in Japan, such as the cities of Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, where many prominent Takara families have lived for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takara

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

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

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