Explore the Family Name Ikegami
The meaning of Ikegami
Japanese: written 池上 ‘above the lake’. It is found all over Japan and Okinawa. In western Japan it is pronounced Ikeue, which in ancient times was pronounced Ikenohe or Ikenobe. A family by this name originated in Yamato and is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.
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How common is the last name Ikegami in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Ikegami has seen a slight uptick over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked 74,957th in 2000, it moved up to 70,208th by 2010, marking an increase of 6.34 percent. The number of individuals bearing the Ikegami surname also grew during this period, with a count of 240 in 2000 rising to 279 in 2010, an increase of 16.25 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable, however, at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #70,208 | 6.34% |
| Count | 240 | 279 | 16.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ikegami
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Ikegami identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with proportions of 84.58 and 84.59 percent in 2000 and 2010 respectively. Those identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 9.17 percent in 2000 to 8.24 percent in 2010. There was a modest increase in those identifying as White, from 5.83 percent in 2000 to 6.45 percent in 2010. No significant data for Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identity was recorded during the given periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.58% | 84.59% | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 9.17% | 8.24% | -10.14% |
| White | 5.83% | 6.45% | 10.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |