Explore the Family Name Fujii
The meaning of Fujii
Japanese: written 藤井 ‘wisteria well’. It is mainly found in west central Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some bearers of this name are descended from the Fujiwara clan. The name is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku as 葛井 ‘arrowroot well’. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Masao, Takao, Kenji, Minoru, Satoshi, Takeo, Tetsuya, Toshio, Yoshiko, Yoshio, Aki.
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How common is the last name Fujii in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fujii has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,377th most popular name in America and by 2010, it had dropped to 14,139th place, representing a 14.24% decrease. The frequency of individuals with the Fujii surname also decreased over this time period, falling from 2,302 in 2000 to 2,125 in 2010, marking a 7.69% drop. Consequently, the prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people decreased from 0.85 to 0.72, indicating a 15.29% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,377 | #14,139 | -14.24% |
| Count | 2,302 | 2,125 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.72 | -15.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fujii
When examining the ethnicity behind the Fujii surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals who bear this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a minor decline in this category from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 84.40% to 81.60%. During the same period, those identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 7.04% to 9.84%, a change of almost 40%. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 2.13% to 2.68%. White representation saw a marginal decrease from 5.82% to 5.74%. No individuals claimed Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.4% | 81.6% | -3.32% |
| Two or More Races | 7.04% | 9.84% | 39.77% |
| White | 5.82% | 5.74% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.68% | 25.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |