Explore the Family Name Aki
The meaning of Aki
Japanese: found mostly in western Japan, where it is phonetically written 安芸, the name of the former province of Aki (now part of Hiroshima prefecture). In the Ryūkyū Islands the name is written 秋, meaning ‘autumn’. Some instances in America could be the result of shortening other Japanese names beginning with Aki-, for example Akiyama. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kiyoshi, Shota, Toshiya, Yoko.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aki in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aki has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Aki ranked as the 29,142nd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had risen to 27,732nd. This represents a rank change of 4.84%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 766 in 2000 to 867 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 13.19%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight uptick of 3.57%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #27,732 | 4.84% |
| Count | 766 | 867 | 13.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aki
On the topic of ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Aki surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this last name dropped significantly by 34.41% over this period. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw a substantial increase of 73.47%. There was also a moderate increase of 6.41% in the proportion of White individuals with this last name, while the Hispanic representation climbed by 40.94%. However, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two or More Races | 21.41% | 37.14% | 73.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 56.27% | 36.91% | -34.41% |
| White | 12.79% | 13.61% | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 6.79% | 9.57% | 40.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |