Explore the Family Name Takeda
The meaning of Takeda
Japanese: written 竹田 ‘bamboo rice paddy’, also 武田 ‘warrior rice paddy’. It is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku. An alternate pronunciation is Taketa. The most famous Takeda family was descended from Minamoto no Yoshimitsu (1056–1127) and ruled several provinces, most notably Kai (now Yamanashi prefecture). Other families, such as Matsumae, Nishina, and Ogasawara, are of Takeda descent. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Atsushi, Toyoko, Akira, Masato, Yoichi, Yukihiro, Akiko, Atsuko, Ichiro, Kenichi, Koji.
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How common is the last name Takeda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Takeda saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Takeda was ranked 21,666 in terms of popularity with a count of 1,121 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 21,524 with an increased count of 1,213, reflecting an 8.21% growth. However, the proportion per 100k slightly decreased by -2.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,666 | #21,524 | 0.66% |
| Count | 1,121 | 1,213 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takeda
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Takeda also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage dropped slightly from 85.01% to 83.10%. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 5.17% to 6.10%, a change of 17.99%. Additionally, an increase was observed among individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.32% to 3.38%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable, while no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.01% | 83.1% | -2.25% |
| White | 7.31% | 7.25% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 5.17% | 6.1% | 17.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.38% | 45.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |