Explore the Family Name Hayakawa
The meaning of Hayakawa
Japanese: written 早川 ‘fast river’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Kazuo, Eriko, Fumio, Katsumi, Masako, Masazumi, Noboru, Satoshi, Shigekazu, Goro, Hajime.
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How common is the last name Hayakawa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hayakawa ranked 43,206 in popularity in 2010, slightly dropping from its rank of 42,830 in 2000. The number of individuals with this surname increased by 5.04%, from 476 in 2000 to 500 in 2010. However, when proportional to the population per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Hayakawa surname decreased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #43,206 | -0.88% |
| Count | 476 | 500 | 5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hayakawa
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Hayakawa identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this proportion dropped slightly from 83.40% in 2000 to 78.00% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage identifying as White remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 5.25% to 5.20%. Those identifying as Two or more races increased from 8.19% to 9.60%. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic group, which more than doubled, rising from 3.15% in 2000 to 6.80% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Hayakawa surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.4% | 78% | -6.47% |
| Two or More Races | 8.19% | 9.6% | 17.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 6.8% | 115.87% |
| White | 5.25% | 5.2% | -0.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |