Explore the Family Name Kishimoto
The meaning of Kishimoto
Japanese: written 岸本 ‘(one who lives) near the shore’. It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Chizuko, Hiro, Hiroshi, Ichiro, Iwao, Izumi, Kazuo, Kiyoshi, Kyoko, Makoto, Masahiro, Masaru.
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How common is the last name Kishimoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kishimoto has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname decreased from 44,821 in 2000 to 47,966 in 2010, marking a change of -7.02%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a minimal drop of -2.22%, going from 451 in 2000 to 441 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by -11.76%, indicating a slight decrease in the overall popularity of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #47,966 | -7.02% |
| Count | 451 | 441 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kishimoto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kishimoto as per the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority Asian/Pacific Islander representation. However, it has seen a reduction of about -7.48% from 79.16% in 2000 to 73.24% in 2010. Interestingly, there's been a significant increase of 66.61% in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 5.99% in 2000 to 9.98% in 2010. The proportion identifying as White has slightly decreased by -12.40%. There's been a notable rise of 38.29% in individuals who identify as Hispanic, increasing from 8.20% in 2000 to 11.34% in 2010. Meanwhile, the data for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native was either not available or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.16% | 73.24% | -7.48% |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 11.34% | 38.29% |
| Two or More Races | 5.99% | 9.98% | 66.61% |
| White | 6.21% | 5.44% | -12.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |