Explore the Family Name Iwata
The meaning of Iwata
Japanese: written 岩田 ‘stony rice paddy’. One family comes from Iwata-mura in Chichibu-gun, Musashi (now part of western Tokyo). Another family is descended from the Sugawara family of Chikugo (now part of Saga prefecture). Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Megumi, Toshio, Akiko, Hisashi, Koji, Mitsuo, Sachiko, Satoshi, Shigeru, Takashi, Yasushi, Yukio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Iwata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Iwata saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked as the 27,802nd most popular surname in 2000 and dropped to 27,918th place in 2010, reflecting a modest decrease of 0.42%. However, the total count of individuals carrying the Iwata surname actually grew by 5.53% during the same period, from 814 to 859. The proportion per 100,000 people marginally decreased by 3.33%, remaining around 0.29-0.30.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,802 | #27,918 | -0.42% |
| Count | 814 | 859 | 5.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iwata
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Iwata, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 82.06% identified this way, and that figure rose slightly to 83.12% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 9.46% to 8.61%, while those identifying as white increased from 6.76% to 7.22%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic fell significantly from 1.60% to 1.05%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.06% | 83.12% | 1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 9.46% | 8.61% | -8.99% |
| White | 6.76% | 7.22% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.05% | -34.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |