Explore the Family Name Sakata
The meaning of Sakata
Japanese: variously written, mostly 坂田 ‘rice paddy at the slope’. It is found all over Japan and listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Naoki, Harumi, Hiro, Hiroshi, Keiichi, Kenji, Mitsuo, Seiji, Shigeru, Shinichi, Tsugio, Akihito.
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How common is the last name Sakata in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sakata decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. The rank fell from 26,968 in 2000 to 28,131 in 2010, a change of -4.31%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 846 in 2000 to 851 in 2010, representing a change of 0.59%. The proportion per 100k also declined by 6.45%, moving from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,968 | #28,131 | -4.31% |
| Count | 846 | 851 | 0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sakata
The ethnic identity associated with the Sakata surname underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as well. The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Asian/Pacific Islander representation fell by 4.92%, moving from 81.32% in 2000 to 77.32% in 2010. The category of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 62.01%, rising from 5.08% in 2000 to 8.23% in 2010. There was a slight rise in the White category from 7.80% to 7.87% and a notable increase in the Hispanic category from 5.20% to 6.35%. Meanwhile, the Black identity category saw a decline from 0.59% in 2000 to no recorded percentage in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.32% | 77.32% | -4.92% |
| Two or More Races | 5.08% | 8.23% | 62.01% |
| White | 7.8% | 7.87% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 6.35% | 22.12% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |