Explore the Family Name Tsuchida
The meaning of Tsuchida
Japanese: written 土田 ‘rice paddy of earth’. It is a habitational name taken from several locations so named in Ōmi (now Shiga Prefecture). Another possibility is 槌田, whose first element means ‘mallet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tsuchida in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tsuchida has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 66,676 and rose to rank 66,553 in 2010, which is a change of 0.18 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 277 to 297 within the same period, marking a growth rate of 7.22 percent. However, the proportion of people with the surname Tsuchida per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #66,553 | 0.18% |
| Count | 277 | 297 | 7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tsuchida
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicate that the majority of individuals with the surname Tsuchida identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 86.28 percent of people with this surname in 2000, although this percentage decreased slightly to 82.15 by 2010. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 73.27 percent during the same period. Of the remaining ethnic identities associated with the surname, there was a modest increase in the number of people identifying as White (from 5.78 to 6.73 percent), while the Hispanic representation decreased by 18.34 percent. No Tsuchida individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.28% | 82.15% | -4.79% |
| Two or More Races | 5.05% | 8.75% | 73.27% |
| White | 5.78% | 6.73% | 16.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 2.36% | -18.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |