Explore the Family Name Kusumoto
The meaning of Kusumoto
Japanese: written 楠本 ‘(one who lives) near the camphor tree’. It is found mostly in the Ōsaka area and Okinawa. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Katsumi, Takashi, Hiro, Hiroki, Isao, Jiro, Kazuhiro, Kazuhito, Kikuko, Masami, Masayuki, Minoru.
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How common is the last name Kusumoto in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kusumoto saw a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kusumoto was ranked 70,473rd most popular surname, rising to the 69,793rd spot in 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 0.96%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased from 259 to 281, showing an 8.49% growth during this period. However, the proportion of Kusumotos per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #69,793 | 0.96% |
| Count | 259 | 281 | 8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kusumoto
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Kusumoto surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname, Asians or Pacific Islanders, experienced a slight decrease in proportion from 86.87% to 83.99%, a change of -3.32%. The proportion identifying as being of two or more races saw an increase of 16.75%, going from 5.79% to 6.76%. The percentage of Kusumotos identified as White decreased by 22.11% from 5.02% to 3.91%. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Kusumotos of Hispanic ethnicity, which doubled from 2.32% to 4.98%. The proportions within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.87% | 83.99% | -3.32% |
| Two or More Races | 5.79% | 6.76% | 16.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 4.98% | 114.66% |
| White | 5.02% | 3.91% | -22.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |