Explore the Family Name Kawasaki
The meaning of Kawasaki
Japanese: written 川崎 ‘river cape’. It is found mainly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Akira, Atsushi, Hideki, Hiro, Hiroki, Isamu, Isao, Kaori, Kaoru, Keisuke, Kenichi.
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How common is the last name Kawasaki in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kawasaki experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,882, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 21,237, marking a change of -6.82%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,251 in 2000 to 1,235 in 2010, reflecting a modest decline of 1.28%. This also led to a reduction in the proportion per 100,000 individuals bearing the name Kawasaki, which fell from 0.46 to 0.42, indicating an 8.7% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,882 | #21,237 | -6.82% |
| Count | 1,251 | 1,235 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kawasaki
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kawasaki. Predominantly, it is affiliated with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, although there was a small dip from 78.66% in 2000 to 75.55% by 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as two or more races increased from 7.91% to 10.85%, a significant growth of 37.17%. The data also showed a decrease in individuals identifying as White, from 10.39% to 8.99%. However, there was a notable rise in the Hispanic representation, growing by 46.77% to reach 3.64% in 2010. Finally, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 these groups constituted 0.57% and 0.40% respectively of those bearing the Kawasaki surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.66% | 75.55% | -3.95% |
| Two or More Races | 7.91% | 10.85% | 37.17% |
| White | 10.39% | 8.99% | -13.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 3.64% | 46.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |