Explore the Family Name Fujikawa
The meaning of Fujikawa
Japanese: written 藤川 ‘wisteria river’. It is most common in western Japan. Bearers of this name are descended from the southern Fujiwara through the Kudo family. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masao, Hiroshi, Eiji, Kenji, Takeo, Taro, Tetsuo, Atsushi, Daisuke, Fumiko, Haruki, Hideo.
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How common is the last name Fujikawa in the United States?
The surname Fujikawa, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 35,797 and by 2010, dropped to 37,899, marking a change of -5.87%. The count also declined from 593 in 2000 to 586 in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.18%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell by -9.09%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #37,899 | -5.87% |
| Count | 593 | 586 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fujikawa
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fujikawa, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage decreased slightly from 78.92% in 2000 to 77.65% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity is individuals identifying with two or more races, showing a slight increase from 11.30% to 11.77%. The percentage of White individuals with the Fujikawa surname increased by 17.25%, from 7.42% in 2000 to 8.70% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic experienced a decline of -20.34%, from 2.36% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained constant at 0.00% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.92% | 77.65% | -1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 11.3% | 11.77% | 4.16% |
| White | 7.42% | 8.7% | 17.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 1.88% | -20.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |