Explore the Family Name Tomita
The meaning of Tomita
Japanese: written 富田 ‘abundant rice paddy’, a common placename. The surname occurs mostly in eastern Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Yoko, Koichi, Masao, Minoru, Akira, Eiji, Hideo, Hiroko, Hiroshi, Junichi, Katsuji, Kenji.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tomita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tomita has slightly decreased over the last decade. In 2000, Tomita was ranked at 19,554 in terms of popularity and fell to 20,806 in 2010, showing a 6.4% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a small dip from 1,277 to 1,269 during this period, marking a 0.63% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.51%, from 0.47 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,554 | #20,806 | -6.4% |
| Count | 1,277 | 1,269 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomita
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tomita, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the Tomitas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although their percentage went down slightly from 76.98% to 75.18%. The second-highest category, White, saw an increase of 16.03%, rising from 12.29% to 14.26%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 4.34%, and the Hispanic population marginally grew by 14.04%. There were no Tomitas who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.98% | 75.18% | -2.34% |
| White | 12.29% | 14.26% | 16.03% |
| Two or More Races | 8.07% | 7.72% | -4.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.68% | 14.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |