Explore the Family Name Hada
The meaning of Hada
Japanese: usually written phonetically 羽田 ‘feather’ and ‘rice paddy’. In some cases it is a phonetic rendering and pronunciation of the ancient name 秦 Hata, which is listed with it in the Shinsen shōjiroku. Another variant pronunciation, Haneda, is found predominantly in eastern Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akiko, Isamu, Kaz, Kazumi, Kyoko, Masaye, Masayo, Mitsugi, Mitsuji, Mitsuo, Morio, Noboru.
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How common is the last name Hada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hada" has seen a slight increase over the last decade. In 2000, Hada ranked 39,052 in popularity and jumped to 37,993 by 2010, reflecting a 2.71% increase. The number of people with the Hada surname also rose from 531 in 2000 to 584 in 2010, representing a significant growth rate of 9.98%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #37,993 | 2.71% |
| Count | 531 | 584 | 9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hada
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hada, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few trends. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Hada identify as White, accounting for 53.67% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 53.08% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up the next largest group, though their percentage decreased from 34.65% in 2000 to 32.19% in 2010. The category of two or more races saw an increase, moving from 7.53% to 9.25%. Additionally, there was a considerable rise in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic — from 2.64% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.67% | 53.08% | -1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.65% | 32.19% | -7.1% |
| Two or More Races | 7.53% | 9.25% | 22.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 3.77% | 42.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |