Explore the Family Name Kinoshita
The meaning of Kinoshita
Japanese: written 木下 ‘(one who lives) under a tree’. It is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. History: The most famous bearer of this name, Kinoshita Tōkichi, used several names throughout his career and is best remembered as Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the brilliant general who unified Japan at the end of the 16th century. It is doubtful, however, that anyone named Kinoshita is his descendant. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Keiji, Koichi, Masao, Takashi, Yoshito, Fumio, Hide, Hiromi, Ichiro, Kazunori, Kazuo, Noboru.
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How common is the last name Kinoshita in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kinoshita experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 19,285 in 2000 to 21,048 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.14%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor drop, from 1,300 in 2000 to 1,249 in 2010, a change of -3.92%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 12.5% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,285 | #21,048 | -9.14% |
| Count | 1,300 | 1,249 | -3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.42 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinoshita
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinoshita has shown some shifts during the same decade, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 83.46% of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which slightly dropped to 77.26% in 2010. However, there was an increase in people identifying as having two or more races, rising from 7.23% in 2000 to 10.97% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased by 17.58%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose by 45.72%. The percentages for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.46% | 77.26% | -7.43% |
| Two or More Races | 7.23% | 10.97% | 51.73% |
| White | 6.54% | 7.69% | 17.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 3.92% | 45.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |