Explore the Family Name Akamine
The meaning of Akamine
Japanese: written 赤嶺 ‘red peak’. It is found mainly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masaru, Shigeru, Akira, Chika, Haruno, Hatsuko, Hiroshi, Kasumi, Kiyo, Kiyoshi, Masae, Mitsuo.
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How common is the last name Akamine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Akamine has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 36,761st most popular surname and fell to 40,261st in 2010, a drop of 9.52 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Akamine surname also declined from 573 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, a decrease of about 5.06 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Akamine per 100,000 dropped by 14.29 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #40,261 | -9.52% |
| Count | 573 | 544 | -5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akamine
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a small shift noticed in the ethnic identity associated with the Akamine surname. In 2000, 82.20 percent of those with the Akamine surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which decreased to 76.10 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 9.25 percent to 15.07 percent. The percentage of White and Hispanic identification with the surname slightly decreased and increased respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.2% | 76.1% | -7.42% |
| Two or More Races | 9.25% | 15.07% | 62.92% |
| White | 5.41% | 5.15% | -4.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 3.31% | 5.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |