Shibata

Shibata Meaning & Origin

About Shibata
The surname Shibata is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "shi" meaning "samurai" or "warrior" and "hata" meaning "flag" or "banner." This suggests that the name Shibata may have originally been given to individuals who were associated with or served as warriors under a specific flag or banner. Another possible meaning is that Shibata could be a locational surname, referring to a place called Shibata or Shibata Village. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family or region.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shibata: 1,244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY0 B AA1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ʃiˈbɑtə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shibata in Braille

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

The name Shibata in braille

How to sign the name Shibata using Sign Language

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

The name Shibata in sign language

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