Explore the Family Name Izumi
The meaning of Izumi
Japanese: written 泉 ‘spring of water’. The name written with two characters 和泉 ‘harmonious spring’ is more common in the Ōsaka area and eastern Japan. The one character version is mostly found widely separated in northern Japan, the island of Kyūshū, and the Ryūkyū Islands. Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku phonetically as 出水. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kiyoshi, Keiko, Hideki, Hiroshi, Hisae, Kazuhiko, Koji, Masashi, Toshiaki, Yoko, Akihiko, Akira.
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How common is the last name Izumi in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Izumi has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Izumi was ranked 33,993 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 34,835, marking a 2.48% change. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased marginally from 632 in 2000 to 648 in 2010, demonstrating a 2.53% change. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #34,835 | -2.48% |
| Count | 632 | 648 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Izumi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Izumi also shifted based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Izumi bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage decreased from 79.43% in 2000 to 76.23% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable at around 8.5%. The number of Izumi bearers identifying as White saw a significant increase of 16.28%, rising from 8.23% to 9.57%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a notable increase, jumping from 3.48% to 4.78%, representing a 37.36% change. There were no recorded instances of Izumi bearers identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.43% | 76.23% | -4.03% |
| White | 8.23% | 9.57% | 16.28% |
| Two or More Races | 8.54% | 8.49% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 4.78% | 37.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |