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

Toyoda, 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 Toyoda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toyoda in America

Toyoda is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toyoda surname appeared 243 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 Toyoda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toyoda 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 Toyoda

The surname Toyoda originates from Japan and has its roots dating back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "toyo," meaning abundant or bountiful, and "da," a possessive particle indicating ownership or belonging. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who owned or possessed abundant land or resources.

In ancient Japanese records, variations of the spelling, such as "Toyouda" and "Toyota," can be found. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), when a samurai warrior named Toyoda Nobuyoshi served under the renowned Minamoto clan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Toyoda family emerged as a prominent samurai clan in the Owari Province, present-day Aichi Prefecture. They served as retainers to the powerful Tokugawa shogunate, playing a significant role in the region's governance and military affairs.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Toyoda Masanaga (1546-1619) rose to prominence as a skilled strategist and advisor to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. His contributions were instrumental in the establishment of the Tokugawa regime.

Another influential member of the Toyoda clan was Toyoda Tsunayoshi (1637-1705), who served as the fifth Shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate from 1680 to 1709. His reign was marked by significant reforms and policies aimed at promoting peace and stability within the country.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), when Japan underwent rapid modernization, the Toyoda family transitioned from their samurai roots and embraced new roles in business and industry. One notable figure was Toyoda Sakichi (1867-1930), who founded the company that would later become the Toyota Motor Corporation, one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers.

While the Toyoda surname has its origins in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to its Japanese roots, particularly in the context of the samurai tradition and the influential roles played by various members of the Toyoda clan throughout the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toyoda

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

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

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