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

Umeda, 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 Umeda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umeda in America

Umeda is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umeda surname appeared 427 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 Umeda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umeda 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 Umeda

The surname Umeda is of Japanese origin, with its earliest roots dating back to the 8th century CE in the region of Kansai, specifically around the city of Kyoto. It is derived from the Old Japanese word "umeda," which means "rice field" or "rice paddy." This suggests that the name likely originated from families who were farmers or landowners in rural areas of ancient Japan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Umeda can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle completed in 797 CE. This historical text mentions an individual named Umeda no Sukeyuki, who served as a court official during the Nara period (710-794 CE).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), the Umeda family rose to prominence as samurai warriors and landowners in the Kyoto area. Notable figures from this era include Umeda Masanori (1235-1297), a skilled archer and military commander who fought in the Mongol invasions of Japan.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Umeda clan continued to hold significant influence in the Kansai region. One notable figure was Umeda Tsunekata (1655-1724), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Himeji Domain in present-day Hyogo Prefecture.

The Meiji era (1868-1912 CE) saw the Umeda family transition from samurai roots to prominent businessmen and industrialists. Umeda Unokichi (1857-1923) was a successful merchant and banker who founded the Daimaru department store chain, which remains a prominent retail establishment in Japan to this day.

Another notable individual with the Umeda surname was Umeda Tsunekichi (1855-1935), a renowned scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of Japan's railway infrastructure and the construction of the famous Shin-Kanmon Tunnel.

Overall, the surname Umeda has a rich history spanning over a millennium, with its origins rooted in the agricultural heritage of ancient Japan. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have left their mark in various fields, from military leadership and samurai tradition to business and engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umeda

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

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

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