Explore the Family Name Kaneshiro
The meaning of Kaneshiro
Japanese: written 金城 ‘golden castle’; also pronounced Kinjō (see Kinjo). It is found mostly in western Japan. In the Ryūkyū Islands, the name is pronounced Kanegushiku. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Seichi, Shigeru, Kiyoshi, Hideo, Isamu, Masao, Seiko, Eichi, Hiroshi, Kame, Kazuo, Masaichi.
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How common is the last name Kaneshiro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kaneshiro showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 11,879 in 2000 and slipped to 12,732 in 2010, reflecting a change of -7.18%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 2,413 to 2,424, indicating a minor growth rate of 0.46%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.89 to 0.82 during this time frame, marking a -7.87% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,879 | #12,732 | -7.18% |
| Count | 2,413 | 2,424 | 0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.82 | -7.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaneshiro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaneshiro also shifted over the decade as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority (84.17%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this figure dropped to 77.72% in 2010, a decrease of -7.66%. Notably, those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase, from 8.29% to 13.78%, marking a positive change of 66.22%. White representation remained relatively stable, dipping only slightly from 4.19% to 4.08%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase, rising from 3.23% to 4.25%. There were no changes reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.17% | 77.72% | -7.66% |
| Two or More Races | 8.29% | 13.78% | 66.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 4.25% | 31.58% |
| White | 4.19% | 4.08% | -2.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |