Okita
Okita Meaning & Origin
About Okita
The surname Okita is of Japanese origin and is written as 沖田 in kanji characters. The surname is relatively rare and is most commonly associated with the historical figure Okita Sōji, a samurai of the Shinsengumi during the late Edo period in Japan. The meaning of the surname Okita is not entirely clear, as it can have multiple interpretations. One possible interpretation is that "Oki" refers to the open sea or the high seas, while "ta" means rice paddy or rice field. Therefore, the surname Okita could be understood as "rice field by the open sea" or "rice field in the high seas." However, it is important to note that the meaning of surnames can vary and may have different interpretations depending on the region or family.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Okita is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Okita: 290
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 67,943
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.1
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Okita 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 Okita is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Okita in Braille
Here's how to represent Okita in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Okita using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Okita using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
