Explore the Family Name Kido

The meaning of Kido

Japanese: variously written, usually 木戸 ‘wooden door’; a less common rendering is 城戸 ‘castle door’. It is found in western Japan. One family of samurai came from Suō (now part of Yamaguchi prefecture). Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Fumi, Hiroshi, Satoshi, Atsuo, Atsushi, Chieko, Fumiko, Fumio, Hiro, Hirofumi, Hiromitsu, Hisao.

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How common is the last name Kido in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kido" saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kido surname ranked 52,077 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to position 44,356, marking an improvement of approximately 14.83%. The count of individuals with this last name also rose from 375 to 485, an impressive growth of 29.33%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Kido per 100k increased by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.16.

20002010Change
Rank#52,077#44,35614.83%
Count37548529.33%
Proportion per 100k0.140.1614.29%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kido

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kido", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the predominant ethnicity was Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 61.33% and 62.68% respectively, showing a marginal increase of 2.20%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a remarkable surge in numbers, rising by 79.31% over the decade. On the other hand, the White demographic declined by 17.33%, from 23.20% to 19.18%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation slightly decreased by 3.51%. The Black category experienced a significant shift, with its percentage dropping to zero in 2010. No data was recorded for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in either year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander61.33%62.68%2.2%
White23.2%19.18%-17.33%
Two or More Races6.67%11.96%79.31%
Hispanic4.27%4.12%-3.51%
Black4.53%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%