Explore the Family Name Kida
The meaning of Kida
Japanese: written 木田 ‘rice paddy near a tree’. It is found in western Japan and the Ryūkyūan island of Yaeyama. Also sometimes pronounced Kita. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Yoji, Akiyoshi, Eiko, Koji, Akiko, Haruo, Hiroyuki, Jitsuo, Keiichi, Koichi, Masatoshi, Reiko.
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How common is the last name Kida in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kida' has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 40,833 to 42,094, representing a change of -3.09%. However, interestingly, the count of people with the surname experienced an increase by 2.38% during the same period, growing from 504 to 516. The proportion per 100,000 people, nevertheless, declined by 10.53%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #42,094 | -3.09% |
| Count | 504 | 516 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kida
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals changes in the ethnic composition associated with the surname 'Kida'. In 2000, the majority identified as White (62.70%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander at 34.33%. By 2010, while the White percentage had slightly decreased to 62.02%, the Asian/Pacific Islander percentage also fell to 28.88%. Notably, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.99% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010, a rise of 135.35%. Further, Black representation also emerged, making up 4.84% of the total in 2010, a category that was absent in the 2000 data. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.39% to 1.94%, marking a 39.57% increase. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistently at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 62.02% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.33% | 28.88% | -15.88% |
| Black | 0% | 4.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.33% | 135.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.94% | 39.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |