Explore the Family Name Amano
The meaning of Amano
Japanese: written 天野 ‘heavenly plain’. It is found mostly along the southeastern seaboard of Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. In the former case it is probably a habitational name from Amano in Izu (now part of Shizuoka prefecture). Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Osamu, Satoru, Toshio, Akio, Ayako, Eiji, Etsuko, Hideaki, Hidemi, Hiroaki, Hirohito.
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How common is the last name Amano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Amano has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Amano was ranked 37,938th in popularity and had a count of 550 bearers. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 40,745 with a count of 536 bearers, representing a change of -7.4 in rank and a -2.55 decrease in count. This shift also correlates with a -10.0 change in the proportion per 100k individuals bearing the name Amano.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #40,745 | -7.4% |
| Count | 550 | 536 | -2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Amano identified as being of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a -7.04 change in this group, going from 77.27% in 2000 to 71.83% in 2010. There were increases in those identifying with two or more races (from 7.45% to 10.45%) and those of Hispanic ethnicity (from 6.36% to 9.33%). There was a small decrease among those identifying as White, from 8.36% to 7.46%. Interestingly, no individuals with the surname Amano identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 there was a small representation in the Black category (0.93%). The percentage for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.27% | 71.83% | -7.04% |
| Two or More Races | 7.45% | 10.45% | 40.27% |
| Hispanic | 6.36% | 9.33% | 46.7% |
| White | 8.36% | 7.46% | -10.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |