Explore the Family Name Kanemoto
The meaning of Kanemoto
Japanese: written 金本 or 金元, a topographic name meaning ‘(one who lives) near where gold (or any metal) is found’. Found in the island of Okinawa, where it is usually written phonetically as 兼本. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Chiyo, Fumio, Iwao, Kazuko, Kenzo, Kumiko, Masaji, Masao, Masaru, Misako, Nobuo, Reiji.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kanemoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kanemoto" has slightly decreased in rank from 65492 in 2000 to 67318 in 2010, marking a change of -2.79. Despite this slight dip in rank, the count of people carrying the "Kanemoto" surname has risen from 283 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.53%. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.1 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #67,318 | -2.79% |
| Count | 283 | 293 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanemoto
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnicity distribution among individuals with the "Kanemoto" surname. In 2000, a substantial 84.10% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing to 75.09% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw significant growth, from 8.13% in 2000 to 13.99% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White rose from 3.18% to 4.44%, and those identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.59% to 6.48%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities held constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.1% | 75.09% | -10.71% |
| Two or More Races | 8.13% | 13.99% | 72.08% |
| Hispanic | 4.59% | 6.48% | 41.18% |
| White | 3.18% | 4.44% | 39.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |