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

Terada, 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 Terada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Terada in America

Terada is the 33410th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Terada surname appeared 683 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 Terada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Terada 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 Terada

The surname TERADA is of Japanese origin and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated from the region of Terada, a town located in the Kaga Domain of present-day Ishikawa Prefecture. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "tera," meaning temple, and "da," signifying a rice field or paddy.

In ancient Japanese records, the earliest known mention of the Terada name can be traced back to the 12th century. A historical document called the Azuma Kagami, which chronicles the lives of prominent samurai families during the late Heian and early Kamakura periods, makes reference to a warrior named Terada Nobuyuki who served under the renowned military leader Minamoto no Yoritomo.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Terada clan was recognized as a prominent samurai family within the Kaga Domain. Several members of the clan held important positions and were respected for their military prowess and leadership abilities. One notable figure was Terada Torasada (1648-1703), a skilled swordsman and strategist who played a crucial role in quelling a rebellion against the Kaga lords.

In the 19th century, the Terada name gained further recognition with the birth of Terada Torahiko (1878-1935), a pioneering physicist and seismologist. Torahiko made significant contributions to the study of earthquakes and is credited with developing early seismographs and other instruments used in seismological research.

Another prominent individual bearing the Terada surname was Terada Katsuya (1917-2008), a celebrated author and scholar of Japanese literature. His works, which explored themes of tradition, modernity, and cultural identity, earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Order of Culture award in 1977.

Throughout history, the Terada name has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations within Japan. For instance, the town of Terada-mura, now part of the city of Nomi in Ishikawa Prefecture, bears a striking resemblance to the surname and is believed to have been the ancestral homeland of the Terada clan.

While the origins of the Terada name can be traced back to ancient Japan, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this surname found in various parts of the world. However, this detailed report focuses solely on the historical significance and evolution of the surname TERADA within the Japanese context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Terada

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

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

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