Explore the Family Name Kami
The meaning of Kami
1. Indian (Sikkim, West Bengal) and Nepali: from Sanskrit karma meaning ‘work’, traditionally borne by a clan of blacksmiths. 2. Iranian: from the personal name Kāmī, which could possibly be derived from Persian kām ‘will, desire’ or, alternatively, based on Arabic kāmī ‘armed, warlike, brave’. 3. Japanese: found throughout Japan and variously written: 上 ‘upper’, 神 ‘deity’, or 紙 ‘paper’, but also often written phonetically with various characters such as 加見, 嘉美, 賀味.
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How common is the last name Kami in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kami has notably increased over a decade. In 2000, Kami was ranked 91,404th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped up to 65,593rd place, demonstrating a change of 28.24%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 187 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking an impressive 61.5% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed growth, moving from 0.07 to 0.1, which is approximately a 42.86% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #65,593 | 28.24% |
| Count | 187 | 302 | 61.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kami
Looking at the data on ethnicity from the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kami from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 66.84% in 2000 to 74.83% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw substantial growth as well, going up by 75.39%. In contrast, the proportion of individuals identifying as White dropped by 39.48%, and the Hispanic segment decreased slightly by 7.24%. It's important to note that no change was recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 66.84% | 74.83% | 11.95% |
| White | 23.53% | 14.24% | -39.48% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 5.63% | 75.39% |
| Hispanic | 4.28% | 3.97% | -7.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |