Explore the Family Name Kawamoto
The meaning of Kawamoto
Japanese: written 川本 or 川元 ‘(one who lives near) the source of the river’. It is found mostly in western Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masayoshi, Noboru, Takeshi, Tomoko, Toshio, Yoshio, Yukio, Hajime, Haruo, Hiroshi, Kinya, Masao.
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How common is the last name Kawamoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kawamoto has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kawamoto was ranked as the 17,652nd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 19,567th rank, marking a 10.85% drop. The count of individuals with this surname decreased from 1,466 in 2000 to 1,379 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.93%. The proportion of people bearing the Kawamoto surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.54 to 0.47 during this time period, showing a drop of 12.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,652 | #19,567 | -10.85% |
| Count | 1,466 | 1,379 | -5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.47 | -12.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kawamoto
The data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Kawamoto shows that predominantly individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander bear this surname. However, there has been a slight decrease from 81.65% in 2000 to 78.54% in 2010. People identifying as two or more races with this surname have increased from 9.21% to 11.75%, marking a significant increase of 27.58%. Those identifying as White have slightly decreased from 6.75% to 6.67%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation has grown from 2.25% to 2.68%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Kawamoto surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.65% | 78.54% | -3.81% |
| Two or More Races | 9.21% | 11.75% | 27.58% |
| White | 6.75% | 6.67% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.68% | 19.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |