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

Takata, 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 Takata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takata in America

Takata is the 26975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takata surname appeared 899 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 Takata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takata 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 Takata

The surname Takata originates from Japan and has its roots dating back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "takata," which means "high rice paddy field." This suggests that the name may have been given to families or individuals who lived or worked in areas with elevated rice paddies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takata surname can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle completed in 797 AD. It mentions a person named Takata no Munesada, who served as a court official during the Nara period (710-794 AD).

Another notable historical figure bearing the Takata name was Takata Nobumasa (1524-1587), a samurai warrior who served under the renowned warlord Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). Takata played a crucial role in several battles and was known for his loyalty and bravery.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Takata family was prominent in the Tosa Domain (present-day Kochi Prefecture). One notable member was Takata Toyo (1785-1865), a scholar and educator who contributed to the development of the domain's education system.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Takata Masao (1854-1925) was a prominent figure in the Tosa Rebellion, a samurai uprising against the newly established Meiji government. He later served as a member of the House of Peers in the Imperial Diet.

Another notable individual with the Takata surname was Takata Hiroshi (1892-1979), a pioneering Japanese entrepreneur who founded Takata Corporation, a company that specialized in the production of automotive safety equipment, including seat belts and airbags.

While the Takata surname is most commonly associated with Japan, it has also been recorded in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient rice-growing regions of Japan, where families with this name likely played a significant role in agricultural communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takata

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

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

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