Explore the Family Name Narita
The meaning of Narita
Japanese: written 成田 ‘become’ and ‘rice paddy’. Found in northeastern Japan, the surname comes from a village in Shimōsa (now Chiba prefecture) which is now the location of Narita International Airport. Some bearers descend from the northern Fujiwara, others from the Seiwa Genji.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Narita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Narita has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name went from 64,385 in 2000 to 67,519 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 4.87%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.04%, from 289 to 292. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #67,519 | -4.87% |
| Count | 289 | 292 | 1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Narita
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Narita identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though the percentage dropped slightly from 75.78% in 2000 to 75.68% in 2010. People who identified as having two or more races made up 9.00% in 2000 and fell to 8.90% in 2010. Individuals identifying as white saw a slight increase, going from 13.84% to 14.04%. The census recorded no individuals with the surname Narita identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 75.78% | 75.68% | -0.13% |
| White | 13.84% | 14.04% | 1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 9% | 8.9% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |