Explore the Family Name Hatanaka
The meaning of Hatanaka
Japanese: written 畑中 or 畠中 ‘(one who lives) in the midst of the fields’. This name is found mostly in western Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Iwao, Katsuyoshi, Tatsuo, Teiko, Chieko, Etsuko, Hidekazu, Ichiro, Junji, Kazumi, Kenichi, Kikuyo.
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How common is the last name Hatanaka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hatanaka has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,713th and by 2010, it had risen to 61,123rd place. This represents a popularity change of approximately 0.96%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 304 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, reflecting an 8.22% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Hatanaka surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #61,123 | 0.96% |
| Count | 304 | 329 | 8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatanaka
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hatanaka surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. However, there is a noticeable decrease from 77.63% in 2000 to 70.52% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as having two or more ethnic identities increased from 10.20% to 13.37%. Furthermore, there was a significant rise, by 56.31%, in those who identified as Hispanic, from 4.28% in 2000 to 6.69% in 2010. There was also a minor growth in those identifying as White, increasing from 7.57% to 8.51%. No Hatanakas identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.63% | 70.52% | -9.16% |
| Two or More Races | 10.2% | 13.37% | 31.08% |
| White | 7.57% | 8.51% | 12.42% |
| Hispanic | 4.28% | 6.69% | 56.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |