Explore the Family Name Sunada
The meaning of Sunada
Japanese: written 砂田 ‘sandy rice paddy’. The name is not common in Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kayo, Hideo, Hiromitsu, Hisao, Ichiro, Kaoru, Katsuki, Kazuo, Masaji, Masao, Masaru, Satoshi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sunada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sunada ranked at 61,058 in popularity in 2000 and increased to 59,901 in 2010, marking a 1.89% rise. In terms of count, there were 308 people with the Sunada surname in 2000, which grew to 337 by 2010, reflecting an increase of 9.42%. Despite this growth in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #59,901 | 1.89% |
| Count | 308 | 337 | 9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sunada
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Sunada surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 81.17% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 76.26% in 2010. Those claiming two or more ethnic identities jumped from 9.42% to 11.87%, while those identifying as white also rose from 5.52% to 6.82%. The Hispanic representation within the Sunada surname also grew significantly from 3.57% to 5.04%. No individuals with the Sunada surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.17% | 76.26% | -6.05% |
| Two or More Races | 9.42% | 11.87% | 26.01% |
| White | 5.52% | 6.82% | 23.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 5.04% | 41.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |