Explore the Family Name Kado
The meaning of Kado
Japanese: written phonetically 加戸 ‘increase’ and ‘door’ or 加登 ‘increase’ and ‘climb’; the actual meaning could be ‘corner’. The first can also be pronounced Kato 2. The second can be pronounced Katō (see Kato 1), but may have no relation to the Fujiwara family of Kaga.
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How common is the last name Kado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kado has significantly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,557th and by 2010, it had risen to the 54,418th position, marking a change of approximately 10.14%. The count of people carrying the Kado surname also saw a notable increase from 311 individuals in 2000 to 379 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of about 21.86%. Additionally, the proportion of the Kado surname per 100,000 people slightly picked up from 0.12 to 0.13 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #54,418 | 10.14% |
| Count | 311 | 379 | 21.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kado
In terms of ethnicity distribution, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there has been some shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Kado surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnic group identifying with this surname is reported to be White, which grew from 48.87% in 2000 to 55.15% in 2010. The second largest group is Black, increasing marginally from 20.26% to 21.64% over the decade. However, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Kado surname decreased from 22.19% to 15.83% during the same period. Notably, the number of people identifying with two or more races and Hispanics also dropped by 14.14% and 18.01%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, registering at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.87% | 55.15% | 12.85% |
| Black | 20.26% | 21.64% | 6.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.19% | 15.83% | -28.66% |
| Two or More Races | 7.07% | 6.07% | -14.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.32% | -18.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |