Explore the Family Name Nakata
The meaning of Nakata
Japanese: written 中田 ‘central rice paddy’. It is from a common placename found throughout Japan and occurs mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. A common alternate pronunciation is Nakada. Some bearers have southern Fujiwara or Minamoto connections. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hideo, Kenichi, Yoshio, Hiroshi, Masahiro, Masaichi, Masaru, Osamu, Shigeo, Shigeru, Takeo, Akemi.
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How common is the last name Nakata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nakata saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname Nakata improved from 16,688 in 2000 to 15,912 in 2010, reflecting a positive change of 4.65%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased by 15.64% during this period, growing from 1,579 to 1,826. This increase correspondingly led to a slight growth in the proportion per 100k, which rose by 5.08% from 0.59 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,688 | #15,912 | 4.65% |
| Count | 1,579 | 1,826 | 15.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.62 | 5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nakata
The ethnicity associated with the surname Nakata also underwent significant changes during the same time frame, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a vast majority (81.00%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. This percentage decreased to 74.53% in 2010, marking a change of -7.99%. Meanwhile, there was a substantial increase of 77.89% in those who identified as having two or more races, rising from 6.65% to 11.83%. The percentage of people with the Nakata surname identifying as White and Hispanic also saw an increase, with changes of 6.40% and 29.61% respectively. Notably, none identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81% | 74.53% | -7.99% |
| Two or More Races | 6.65% | 11.83% | 77.89% |
| White | 9.06% | 9.64% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 3.94% | 29.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |