Explore the Family Name Kawahara
The meaning of Kawahara
Japanese: written 川原 or 河原 ‘river plain’. One is mainly found in eastern Japan; the other is more common in the Kyōto–Ōsaka region. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Takeshi, Nobuo, Shigeo, Yoshio, Chikashi, Hideaki, Hideki, Hidenori, Hideo, Hiroshi, Hiroyuki, Hitoshi.
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How common is the last name Kawahara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kawahara in America has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Kawahara ranked 28,617th in terms of popularity, with 784 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its ranking had fallen to 32,079 and the count of individuals with this surname dropped to 719, indicating a decrease of 8.29 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of approximately 17.24 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,617 | #32,079 | -12.1% |
| Count | 784 | 719 | -8.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kawahara
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Kawahara identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, a significant 85.71 percent identified as such, somewhat decreasing to 82.48 percent in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races, from 6.76 percent in 2000 to 7.93 percent in 2010. Those identifying as White rose slightly from 6.63 percent to 6.95 percent over the decade. Interestingly, there was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.64 percent in 2000 to 2.36 percent in 2010. No Kawaharas identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.71% | 82.48% | -3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 6.76% | 7.93% | 17.31% |
| White | 6.63% | 6.95% | 4.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 2.36% | 268.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |