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

Tsuchida, 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 Tsuchida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsuchida in America

Tsuchida is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsuchida surname appeared 297 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 Tsuchida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsuchida 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 Tsuchida

The surname Tsuchida originates from Japan and has a long history dating back several centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "tsuchi" meaning "earth" or "soil" and "da" meaning "rice paddy" or "field." This suggests the name was likely associated with those who worked in agriculture or owned land suitable for cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Tsuchida name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), where it appeared in local records and documents. During this time, Japan was ruled by the Shogunate, and surnames became more widespread among the samurai class and nobility.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Tsuchida family was documented as residing in the Aichi Prefecture, located in central Japan. This region was known for its fertile lands and rice cultivation, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and agricultural roots.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the Tsuchida surname include:

1. Tsuchida Hiroshige (1786-1859), a renowned ukiyo-e artist from the Edo period, best known for his landscape prints and masterful depictions of nature.

2. Tsuchida Kyoson (1891-1935), a celebrated painter and printmaker of the late Meiji and early Showa periods, who helped revive the traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique.

3. Tsuchida Masao (1937-2008), a prominent Japanese writer and playwright, renowned for his works exploring human nature and social issues.

4. Tsuchida Bakusen (1887-1936), a Japanese sculptor and ceramist who played a significant role in the mingei (folk craft) movement, advocating for the appreciation of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

5. Tsuchida Kyokusui (1800-1859), a skilled calligrapher and haiku poet from the late Edo period, known for his elegant and refined brush strokes.

Over time, the Tsuchida name has been associated with various occupations and professions, transcending its initial agricultural roots. However, the connection to the land and the idea of cultivating and nurturing remain embedded in the surname's etymology and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsuchida

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

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

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