Explore the Family Name Machida
The meaning of Machida
Japanese: written 町田 ‘rice paddy near the town’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroko, Hitoshi, Jiro, Akemi, Akihiro, Chiyo, Eiko, Goro, Hideaki, Hiroshi, Kaz, Kazuko.
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How common is the last name Machida in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Machida" ranked 56,246 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 57,234 in 2010, a change of -1.76%. The number of individuals with the Machida last name increased from 340 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, growing by 4.71%. The proportion of people named Machida per 100,000 population decreased from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, showing a decrease of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #57,234 | -1.76% |
| Count | 340 | 356 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Machida
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Machida" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this demographic decreased from 86.47% in 2000 to 75.56% in 2010. The second largest group identified as having two or more races, which saw a significant increase from 6.47% in 2000 to 14.89% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly increased from 5.59% in 2000 to 6.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased from 0% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.47% | 75.56% | -12.62% |
| Two or More Races | 6.47% | 14.89% | 130.14% |
| White | 5.59% | 6.18% | 10.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |