Explore the Family Name Akimoto
The meaning of Akimoto
Japanese: written 秋元 or 秋本, both meaning ‘autumn origin’. This name is borne by a branch of the Utsunomiya family and found mostly in eastern Japan.
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How common is the last name Akimoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Akimoto experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Akimoto was the 60,706th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 77,264th place - a change of -27.28%. The number of people with the Akimoto surname also declined during this period from 310 to 248, a decrease of 20%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 27.27%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #77,264 | -27.28% |
| Count | 310 | 248 | -20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akimoto
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Akimoto surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight dip of 5.08% over the decade. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 31.02%, while those identifying as white also rose by 34.84%. The percentage of Akimotos identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 24.77%. There were no Akimotos who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.81% | 81.45% | -5.08% |
| Two or More Races | 6.77% | 8.87% | 31.02% |
| White | 4.19% | 5.65% | 34.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 4.03% | 24.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |