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

Urata, 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 Urata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urata in America

Urata is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urata surname appeared 282 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 Urata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urata 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 Urata

The surname Urata is believed to have originated in Japan. It is thought to have derived from the Japanese word "urata," which means "bay" or "inlet." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived near or worked in coastal areas.

The earliest known records of the name Urata date back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the Edo period. One notable mention is in the Kōhon Gogaku Shoden, a text about the study of the Japanese language, published in 1635.

In the 17th century, the name Urata was recorded in the Buke Shohatto, a set of laws governing the behavior of samurai families. This suggests that the Urata family may have had a connection to the samurai class during this time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Urata was Urata Naozumi (1578-1637), a prominent samurai and retainer of the Tokugawa shogunate. He played a significant role in the Siege of Osaka in 1615 and was known for his bravery and loyalty.

Another notable figure was Urata Shingaku (1808-1890), a Japanese scholar and philosopher who founded the Shingaku school of thought, which emphasized moral self-cultivation and the importance of everyday life.

In the late 19th century, Urata Narahiko (1855-1924) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's education in Japan. He established several schools and worked to promote educational opportunities for women.

During the 20th century, Urata Naoki (1905-1989) was a renowned Japanese novelist and literary critic. He is best known for his novel "Ukigumo" (Floating Clouds), which explored the lives of intellectuals in post-World War II Japan.

Another notable figure was Urata Kazumi (1934-2022), a Japanese painter and printmaker known for her intricate woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese themes and landscapes.

The surname Urata remains relatively uncommon outside of Japan, but it continues to be associated with its Japanese origins and the historical figures who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urata

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

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

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