Explore the Family Name Kanno
The meaning of Kanno
Japanese: mostly written 神野 ‘deity’ and ‘field’, it is pronounced Kanno or Kamino in western Japan and Jinno along the eastern seaboard. The name could also be 神尾 (Kannō, with a long final vowel) ‘deity’ and ‘tail’. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Yasuhiro, Hiroshi, Takashi, Yoshihiro, Eiji, Eriko, Hifumi, Hiroaki, Hiromi, Hisashi, Ikumi, Katsuya.
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How common is the last name Kanno in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kanno has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,946 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 41,100, representing a change of -2.89. However, the total count of people with the Kanno surname increased from 517 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, a growth of 2.51. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also decreased by 5.26 during this decade, going from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #41,100 | -2.89% |
| Count | 517 | 530 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanno
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kanno underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. Most notably, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races surged by 180.60, increasing from 4.64 in 2000 to 13.02 in 2010. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, saw a decline of 14.78, dropping from 73.50 in 2000 to 62.64 in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White, Hispanic, and Black saw increases of 7.52, 46.55, and 17.93 respectively. There were no changes in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 73.5% | 62.64% | -14.78% |
| White | 17.02% | 18.3% | 7.52% |
| Two or More Races | 4.64% | 13.02% | 180.6% |
| Black | 3.68% | 4.34% | 17.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.7% | 46.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |