Explore the Family Name Isobe
The meaning of Isobe
Japanese: written 磯部 or 磯辺 ‘seashore’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyūan island of Miyako. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Tomomi, Hideki, Isamu, Shinichi, Yuji, Atsuko, Daisuke, Hiroshi, Kanichi, Katsuji, Keisuke, Kenjiro.
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How common is the last name Isobe in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Isobe has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Isobe ranked 63,141 in popularity and had a count of 296 bearers. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 74,375 with only 260 individuals carrying the surname, indicating a decrease of 17.79% in rank and 12.16% in count. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #74,375 | -17.79% |
| Count | 296 | 260 | -12.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isobe
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Isobe surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominance of Asian/Pacific Islander roots. The percentage of bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased from 87.84% in 2000 to 87.69% in 2010. The portion of those claiming two or more races decreased by 19.51%, while the proportion identifying as White saw a drop of 24.06%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification at 3.85% in 2010, where there was none in 2000. There were no changes in the percentages of those who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.84% | 87.69% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 5.74% | 4.62% | -19.51% |
| White | 5.07% | 3.85% | -24.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |