Explore the Family Name Hagiwara
The meaning of Hagiwara
Japanese: written 萩原 ‘bush clover plain’. It is also pronounced Hagihara; both versions are found mostly in the Tokyo area, and the latter is also found in the island of Okinawa. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Takeshi, Eiji, Tatsuo, Toshio, Toshiyuki, Yoshi, Chiaki, Haruo, Hideko, Hiroko, Hiroshi, Isamu.
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How common is the last name Hagiwara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hagiwara has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hagiwara was ranked 70,906 in terms of popularity, with approximately 257 individuals carrying this surname, accounting for around 0.1 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the rank of 82,908 with about 227 individuals, representing roughly 0.08 per 100,000 people. This indicates a decline of approximately 16.93% in rank and an 11.67% drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #82,908 | -16.93% |
| Count | 257 | 227 | -11.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hagiwara
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hagiwara surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Specifically, in both 2000 and 2010, around 84% of Hagiwaras identified this way, showing a marginal increase of 0.63%. The second most common ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, which accounted for 9.34% in 2000 but decreased to 6.61% in 2010, a fall of about 29.23%. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up approximately 5% of Hagiwaras, with a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. Despite being non-existent in 2000, about 2.20% of Hagiwaras identified as Hispanic in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Hagiwaras identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.05% | 84.58% | 0.63% |
| White | 9.34% | 6.61% | -29.23% |
| Two or More Races | 5.45% | 5.29% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |