Explore the Family Name Arakaki
The meaning of Arakaki
Japanese: written 新垣 ‘new enclosure’, denoting the enclosure around a Shintō shrine. A topographic name from the Ryūkyū Islands, it may also be pronounced Aragaki or Shingaki, or written phonetically 新嘉喜. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kiyoshi, Minoru, Takeo, Yoshio, Hiroshi, Isamu, Jiro, Masao, Shinya, Tsuru, Genji, Haruko.
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How common is the last name Arakaki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arakaki has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,611th in popularity and was carried by approximately 1,719 individuals, equating to roughly 0.64 people per 100,000. A decade later, the rank had dropped to 17,182nd and the count to about 1,648, indicating a decrease of around 10.06% in rank and 4.13% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by 12.5%, suggesting that fewer people bear this surname compared to the overall U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,611 | #17,182 | -10.06% |
| Count | 1,719 | 1,648 | -4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.56 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arakaki
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Arakaki surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, despite seeing a drop from 84.06% in 2000 to 77.18% in 2010. During this period, there was a noteworthy increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 8.78% to 13.41%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, jumping from 2.97% to 5.34%. The percentage of Arakakis identifying as white remained relatively steady, with a minor decrease from 3.90% to 3.82%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.06% | 77.18% | -8.18% |
| Two or More Races | 8.78% | 13.41% | 52.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 5.34% | 79.8% |
| White | 3.9% | 3.82% | -2.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |