Explore the Family Name Tsuda
The meaning of Tsuda
Japanese: written 津田 ‘harbor rice paddy’, a common placename. This surname is found mainly in northern Japan. Some bearers are descended from the Sasaki, Oda, and other families. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Takeshi, Akira, Kazuo, Satoru, Tomio, Chiyoko, Daisuke, Eishi, Hiroyuki, Hitoshi, Isami, Iwao.
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How common is the last name Tsuda in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Tsuda surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tsuda ranked 42,983 amongst all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 46,219. This represents a 7.53% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, with 474 people identified as Tsudas in 2000 and 461 in 2010, marking a 2.74% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also went down by 11.11%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #46,219 | -7.53% |
| Count | 474 | 461 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tsuda
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Tsuda surname. The largest percentage of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with an increase from 82.91% in 2000 to 85.25% in 2010. The percentage of Tsudas identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase from 6.12% to 7.38%. However, the proportion of Tsudas identifying as White decreased from 6.96% to 5.64%, and there was a dramatic decrease of 62.09% in those identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals with the Tsuda surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.91% | 85.25% | 2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 6.12% | 7.38% | 20.59% |
| White | 6.96% | 5.64% | -18.97% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 1.52% | -62.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |