Explore the Family Name Ishimoto
The meaning of Ishimoto
Japanese: written 石本 ‘(one who lives) near or on the rock’. It is found mostly in western Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Eiko, Haruki, Hisao, Itsuko, Jitsuo, Kazuo, Kazuyuki, Kentaro, Kohei, Masao, Michi, Rikio.
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How common is the last name Ishimoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ishimoto saw a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The name ranked 61,855th in 2000 and slipped to 66,931st by 2010, reflecting a change of -8.21 percent. The actual count of people with the Ishimoto surname also dropped slightly during this time period, going from 303 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, a decrease of -2.64 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Ishimoto name per 100k population followed the same trend, declining by -9.09 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #66,931 | -8.21% |
| Count | 303 | 295 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ishimoto
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides valuable insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ishimoto. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 82.51 percent. By 2010, while this group still made up the bulk of those with the Ishimoto surname, the percentage had decreased to 76.95. During this same period, there was a notable increase in the number of people identifying as having two or more races, rising from 8.91 percent to 12.54 percent. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a minimal increase from 6.60 to 6.78. Interestingly, the 2010 census recorded a percentage of Ishimotos identifying as Hispanic, where there had been none in 2000, whereas the percentage identifying as Black dropped to zero from 1.65 percent in 2000. No individuals with the Ishimoto surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.51% | 76.95% | -6.74% |
| Two or More Races | 8.91% | 12.54% | 40.74% |
| White | 6.6% | 6.78% | 2.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Black | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |