Takata

Takata Meaning & Origin

About Takata
The surname Takata is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "taka" meaning "high" or "noble" and "ta" meaning "rice paddy" or "field." This suggests that the name could have originated as a topographic or occupational surname, referring to someone who lived or worked in a high or noble rice paddy. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "taka" meaning "hawk" and "ta" meaning "rice paddy" or "field," indicating a connection to hawks or a hawk-like quality. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Takata: 899
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Takata 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
TKT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T02030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA0 K AA1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/tɑˈkɑtə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Takata in Braille

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

The name Takata in braille

How to sign the name Takata using Sign Language

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

The name Takata in sign language

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