Tokuda

Tokuda Meaning & Origin

About Tokuda
The surname Tokuda is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "toku" meaning "virtue" or "merit" and "da" meaning "rice paddy" or "field." This suggests that the surname could have originated as a name for someone who worked in or owned a rice paddy, symbolizing their virtuous or meritorious nature. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the combination of the characters "toku" meaning "virtue" and "da" meaning "rice cake," which could indicate a connection to the production or selling of rice cakes. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tokuda: 398
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,169
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tokuda 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 Tokuda is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T02030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH0 K UW1 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/tokuda*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tokuda in Braille

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

The name Tokuda in braille

How to sign the name Tokuda using Sign Language

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

The name Tokuda in sign language

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