There are
1461
Nagatas in the USA
Nagata is the
18766th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Nagata

YoshimitsuNagata

Yoshimitsu Nagata was a Japanese mathematician known for his contributions to the theory of algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.

ShujiNagata

Shuji Nagata is a Japanese professional wrestler known for his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and his high-flying style.

KojiNagata

Koji Nagata is a former Japanese football player who played as a midfielder for various teams in the J-League.

YukaNagata

Yuka Nagata is a Japanese actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Happiness of the Katakuris' and 'Tokyo Sonata.'

MasatoNagata

Masato Nagata is a Japanese composer and music producer known for his work on various video game soundtracks.

KenjiNagata

Kenji Nagata is a Japanese race car driver who has competed in various motorsport championships, including Super GT and Formula Nippon.

NorioNagata

Norio Nagata was a Japanese film director known for his work on films such as 'The Sword of Doom' and 'Kwaidan.'

YoshioNagata

Yoshio Nagata is a Japanese judoka who won a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

MitsuruNagata

Mitsuru Nagata is a Japanese manga artist known for his manga series 'The Legend of Hagoromo' and 'Kochoki.'

EmiNagata

Emi Nagata is a Japanese fashion designer known for her avant-garde and experimental fashion creations.

Nagata Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Nagata' is of Japanese origin. It is derived from the combination of the kanji characters 'naga' meaning 'long' and 'ta' meaning 'field' or 'rice paddy.' The name likely originated as a geographical or occupational surname, indicating someone who lived near or worked in a long field or rice paddy.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Nagata' is most commonly found in Japan, where it originated. It is less common outside of Japan but may be found in communities of Japanese descent in other countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Nagata' include 'Nagatah' and 'Nakata.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Nagata' may have migrated or immigrated to other countries as part of the global Japanese diaspora, which includes individuals and families who left Japan for various reasons, such as economic opportunities or educational pursuits.