2000
#72,905
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 248
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Shinoda
A Japanese surname likely derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 314 Americans carry the last name Shinoda. That puts it at #75,813 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,091,574 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Shinoda surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
314
1 in 1,091,574
Census rank
#75,813
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
274
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 274 bearers of the surname Shinoda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 75813th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Shinoda, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.4%) and White (11.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Shinoda
The surname SHINODA originates from Japan and is believed to have emerged during the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Japanese words "shi," meaning "true" or "genuine," and "noda," meaning "field" or "plain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked on a fertile or productive land.
The earliest known records of the SHINODA surname can be traced back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD) in Japan. During this time, the name appeared in various historical documents, such as local tax records and land registry archives. It is believed that the name was initially associated with prominent landowners or farmers in certain regions of Japan.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SHINODA surname was Shinoda no Taro, a renowned samurai warrior who lived during the late 12th century. He is mentioned in several chronicles for his bravery and loyalty during the Genpei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans.
In the 14th century, a Buddhist monk named Shinoda Kakushin gained recognition for his scholarly works and teachings. He is credited with founding a branch of Zen Buddhism known as the Shinoda school, which had a significant influence on the spiritual and intellectual landscape of medieval Japan.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the SHINODA name was associated with several notable figures. Shinoda Masahiro (1647-1720) was a skilled architect who designed and oversaw the construction of several castles and temples, including the renowned Nijo Castle in Kyoto.
In the 19th century, Shinoda Toramaru (1807-1891) was a prominent military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in the Boshin War, a conflict that led to the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule in Japan.
Another notable figure with the SHINODA surname was Shinoda Masami (1865-1932), a celebrated painter and printmaker who was influential in the development of the modern Japanese art movement known as Nihonga.
Throughout its history, the SHINODA surname has been linked to various locations and place names across Japan. For instance, the village of Shinoda-mura in Gifu Prefecture is believed to have derived its name from the SHINODA family who once resided there.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shinoda
Among Census respondents with the surname Shinoda, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.4%) and White (11.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Shinoda bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Shinoda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander74.5% · 204
- Two or more races12.4% · 34
- White11.3% · 31
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 3
- Black or African American0.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Shinoda
Shinoda appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#81,458
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 232
-16 bearers (-6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 8,553 places
2020
#75,813
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 274
+42 bearers (+18.1%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 5,645 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #72,905 | 248 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #81,458 | 232 | 0.08 | -16 bearers (-6.5%) | Down 8,553 places |
| 2020 | #75,813 | 274 | 0.09 | +42 bearers (+18.1%) | Up 5,645 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Shinoda surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,458 | #75,813 | 6.9% |
| Count | 232 | 274 | 18.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.09 | 14.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Shinoda bearers went from 232 to 274 (+18.1% change). The surname moved up 5,645 positions in the national ranking, going from #81,458 to #75,813.
FAQ
Shinoda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Shinoda?
Name Census estimates that about 314 living Americans carry the surname Shinoda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,091,574 residents.
How common is Shinoda?
Shinoda ranks #75,813 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 274 people with the surname Shinoda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (314), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Shinoda.
Has Shinoda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Shinoda went from 232 recorded bearers to 274. That is an increase of 42 (+18.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #81,458 to #75,813.
What does the Census say about the background of Shinoda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Shinoda, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 74.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.4%) and White (11.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Shinoda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.5% (204 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Shinoda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (74.5%), Two or More Races (12.4%), White (11.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Shinoda (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Shinoda mean?
A Japanese surname likely derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Shinoda (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Shinoda?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.