Kamata

Kamata Meaning & Origin

About Kamata
The surname Kamata is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "kama" meaning "sickle" and "ta" meaning "rice paddy." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive occupational surname for someone who worked in rice fields or was involved in agriculture. Another possible meaning is that Kamata could be a locational surname, referring to a place named Kamata. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family or region.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kamata is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kamata: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kamata based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kamata is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMT
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 M AA1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/kamata*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamata in Braille

Here's how to represent Kamata in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kamata in braille

How to sign the name Kamata using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kamata using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kamata in sign language

Numerology