Explore the Family Name Kihara
The meaning of Kihara
Japanese: written 木原 ‘plain of the trees’. It is found in western Japan. Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku as 城原 ‘castle plain’. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akinori, Kenji, Shinichi, Atsushi, Eiko, Hayato, Hitoshi, Isamu, Kohei, Koichi, Naoto, Naoya.
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How common is the last name Kihara in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kihara has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,331 in terms of popularity but improved to rank 45,026 in 2010, representing an approximate change of 2.82%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased over this decade, with a count of 433 in 2000 rising to 476 in 2010, marking a 9.93% increment. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #45,026 | 2.82% |
| Count | 433 | 476 | 9.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kihara
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Kihara also exhibited interesting shifts during the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Kiharas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by approximately 19.11%, from 72.98% in 2000 to 59.03% in 2010. The representation of Kiharas with two or more races grew by about 31.98%, with 7.16% in 2000 and 9.45% in 2010. There was also a minor increase within the White demographic, going from 7.62% to 8.40%. Hispanic representation saw a growth of 38.93%, while the Black demographic experienced the most significant change, more than doubling from 8.31% to 17.65%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.98% | 59.03% | -19.11% |
| Black | 8.31% | 17.65% | 112.39% |
| Two or More Races | 7.16% | 9.45% | 31.98% |
| White | 7.62% | 8.4% | 10.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 5.46% | 38.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |