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

Tokuda, 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 Tokuda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tokuda in America

Tokuda is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tokuda surname appeared 398 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 Tokuda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tokuda 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 Tokuda

The surname TOKUDA is of Japanese origin and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Kansai region of Japan, particularly in the areas around Kyoto and Osaka. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "toku," meaning "virtue" or "merit," and "da," referring to a rice paddy or field.

One of the earliest known recordings of the TOKUDA name can be found in the "Nihon Shoki," an ancient chronicle of Japan completed in the 8th century. This text mentions a prominent individual named Tokuda no Shiro, who served as a court official during the Nara period (710-794).

In the 12th century, a renowned Buddhist monk named Tokuda Ippen (1239-1289) gained significant recognition for his teachings and contributions to the Jishu sect of Pure Land Buddhism. He traveled extensively throughout Japan, spreading his religious beliefs and establishing numerous temples.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Tokuda family was known for their involvement in the production of high-quality pottery and ceramics. A skilled potter named Tokuda Yasukiyo (dates unknown) is credited with introducing innovative techniques and designs that influenced the ceramic arts of that era.

In the realm of literature, the 17th-century poet and scholar Tokuda Mitsugoro (1628-1706) was celebrated for his contributions to the haiku and waka poetry forms. His works are included in several anthologies and have been studied and appreciated by generations of literary enthusiasts.

Another notable figure bearing the TOKUDA surname was Tokuda Nobushige (1850-1919), a prominent military leader and samurai during the Meiji Restoration. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Aizu in 1868, which marked a significant turning point in the conflict between the Shogunate and the Imperial forces.

Several prominent locations in Japan also bear the TOKUDA name, such as the Tokuda Castle in Shizuoka Prefecture, which dates back to the 16th century, and the Tokuda Shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the tutelary deities of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tokuda

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

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

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