Explore the Family Name Higuchi
The meaning of Higuchi
Japanese: written 樋口 ‘drain’. It is a topographic name for someone who lived by a drain or water spout. Certain bearers of the surname descend from the Seiwa Genji through the Takaya family. The surname is most common in western Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kenji, Nobuhiro, Hirokazu, Kentaro, Kiyoshi, Masayuki, Nobuyuki, Tadashi, Yoshiyuki, Aiko, Akio, Ayako.
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How common is the last name Higuchi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Higuchi has seen a subtle shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Higuchi was ranked the 27,821st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 28,829th spot, reflecting a decrease of about 3.62%. However, the actual number of people carrying the Higuchi surname increased slightly from 813 in 2000 to 825 in 2010, marking a rise of around 1.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.3 to 0.28 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,821 | #28,829 | -3.62% |
| Count | 813 | 825 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Higuchi
The ethnicity associated with the Higuchi surname has also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with Higuchi is Asian/Pacific Islander, which decreased from 84.38% in 2000 to 79.15% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 87.50%, rising from 5.04% to 9.45%. Additionally, those identifying as White rose slightly from 6.89% to 7.27% while Hispanic representation also saw an increase from 3.57% to 4.00%. No change was observed for those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.38% | 79.15% | -6.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5.04% | 9.45% | 87.5% |
| White | 6.89% | 7.27% | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 4% | 12.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |