Explore the Family Name Kataoka
The meaning of Kataoka
Japanese: written 片岡 ‘hill on the side’. One family of Ōmi (now Shiga prefecture) is descended from the Minamoto clan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Shigeru, Tatsuya, Yoichi, Atsuo, Ayako, Chie, Harumi, Hidetsugu, Hiroe, Hiroko, Hiroshi, Hisashi.
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How common is the last name Kataoka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kataoka has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kataoka was ranked as the 45,149th most popular surname in the United States, with 447 individuals carrying this name. A decade later, in 2010, the rank had dropped to 49,177 with 428 people bearing the Kataoka surname, indicating a decrease of 4.25% in count and an 8.92% drop in rank. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 population also saw a downward trend from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, marking a decline of 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #49,177 | -8.92% |
| Count | 447 | 428 | -4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kataoka
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kataoka surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group has seen a decrease of 7.46% from 90.38% in 2000 to 83.64% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 108.68%, rising from 4.03% in 2000 to 8.41% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White also registered an increase of 51.68%, moving from 4.47% in 2000 to 6.78% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic Kataokas saw a minimal increase of 4.46%, going from 1.12% to 1.17%. There were no recorded Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Kataoka surname for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.38% | 83.64% | -7.46% |
| Two or More Races | 4.03% | 8.41% | 108.68% |
| White | 4.47% | 6.78% | 51.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.17% | 4.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |