Explore the Family Name Kaku
The meaning of Kaku
1. Japanese: written phonetically 加来 ‘increase’ and ‘come’. Found in Ōita prefecture in Kyūshū and sometimes pronounced Kako. In western Japan there is another name, Kaku 角 ‘square’, which can also be pronounced Sumi or Tsuno. 2. Indian (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka): Kamma (agrarian) and Muslim name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Kaku in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kaku has seen a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kaku ranked 57090 in popularity among all surnames in the U.S., with 334 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 55962, and the count increased to 366, marking a 9.58% rise. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12, indicating that the relative popularity of the surname has remained steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #55,962 | 1.98% |
| Count | 334 | 366 | 9.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaku
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname Kaku. The majority of those with the surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group saw a small decrease from 76.05% in 2000 to 74.32% in 2010. There was a modest increase in the percentage of individuals who identified as two or more races, rising from 11.38% to 11.75%, and those identifying as White, which went up from 6.29% to 6.56%. The Hispanic representation saw a substantial rise of 28.09%, albeit from a relatively low base of 2.99% to 3.83%, while the number of Black individuals more than doubled, increasing from 1.80% to 3.55%. However, there was an absolute drop in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, going from 1.50% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.05% | 74.32% | -2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 11.38% | 11.75% | 3.25% |
| White | 6.29% | 6.56% | 4.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.83% | 28.09% |
| Black | 1.8% | 3.55% | 97.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.5% | 0% | -100% |