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

Wakida, 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 Wakida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wakida in America

Wakida is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wakida surname appeared 107 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 Wakida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wakida 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 Wakida

The surname WAKIDA is of Japanese origin, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. The name is believed to have originated in the village of Wakida, located in the Aomori Prefecture, in the northern part of the main island of Honshu. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "wa," meaning "harmony," and "kida," meaning "field" or "clearing," suggesting that the name may have referred to a peaceful or harmonious agricultural area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the WAKIDA name can be found in the Monogatarishu, a collection of medieval Japanese tales compiled in the late 15th century. The text mentions a samurai warrior named Wakida Nobuyoshi, who was known for his bravery and loyalty to his lord during the Sengoku period (1467-1615).

In the 17th century, the name WAKIDA appeared in the Shinano-kokukoridomi, a historical document detailing the family lineages and land holdings in the Shinano Province (now part of Nagano Prefecture). This record mentions a prominent landowner named Wakida Takahiro, who played a significant role in the development of the region's agriculture and irrigation systems.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the WAKIDA name gained prominence in the city of Edo (present-day Tokyo). Records from this era include several scholars and artists bearing the WAKIDA name, such as Wakida Masayuki (1633-1695), a renowned calligrapher and painter, and Wakida Chikugo (1700-1785), a celebrated haiku poet.

One of the most notable individuals with the WAKIDA surname was Wakida Tsukumo (1799-1867), a renowned scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Bakumatsu period (1853-1867). Wakida Tsukumo's contributions to the development of modern Japanese language and literature were widely recognized, and he is considered a pioneer in the field of education.

Another significant figure in Japanese history with the WAKIDA name was Wakida Takashi (1876-1956), a prominent businessman and industrialist. Wakida Takashi founded the Wakida Corporation, which became a leading manufacturer of textiles and machinery during the early 20th century, contributing significantly to Japan's industrial development.

Throughout its history, the WAKIDA surname has been associated with various professions, from samurai warriors and scholars to artists and businessmen. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has left a lasting impact on Japanese culture and society, reflecting the rich tapestry of the country's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wakida

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

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

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