Explore the Family Name Sakoda
The meaning of Sakoda
Japanese: written 迫田 ‘urge’ and ‘rice paddy’. Found mostly in western Japan. It is sometimes pronounced Sekota.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sakoda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sakoda saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,999th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had fallen to 67,126th, experiencing a 13.77% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 321 to 294 during the same period, suggesting an 8.41% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #67,126 | -13.77% |
| Count | 321 | 294 | -8.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sakoda
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sakoda, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most holders of the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although their percentage decreased from 84.74% in 2000 to 80.27% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 71.56%, moving up from 6.54% to 11.22%. Those who identified as White formed a smaller part of the population, decreasing from 7.17% to 6.46%. There was no data available for the Hispanic category in 2010, while the percentages for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the observed period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.74% | 80.27% | -5.27% |
| Two or More Races | 6.54% | 11.22% | 71.56% |
| White | 7.17% | 6.46% | -9.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |