Explore the Family Name Katayama
The meaning of Katayama
Japanese: written 片山 ‘mountain on the side’, a common placename throughout Japan. This surname is also found in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Mitsuru, Yoshio, Akio, Atsuko, Ayako, Daisuke, Emiko, Hajime, Hikaru, Hiromu, Hiroyoshi, Hitoshi.
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How common is the last name Katayama in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Katayama has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 32,302 and rose slightly to 32,960 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 2.04%. The count, however, increased from 672 to 695, indicating an increase of 3.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease from 0.25 to 0.24, a drop of 4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #32,960 | -2.04% |
| Count | 672 | 695 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katayama
According to the ethnicity distribution data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Katayama surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage decreased slightly from 86.01% in 2000 to 83.02% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 27.48%, shifting from 6.55% to 8.35%. The proportions of those who identify as White or Hispanic also saw increases, with increments of 10.31% and 15.02% respectively. There was no change reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.01% | 83.02% | -3.48% |
| Two or More Races | 6.55% | 8.35% | 27.48% |
| White | 4.17% | 4.6% | 10.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 3.6% | 15.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |