Explore the Family Name Masaki
The meaning of Masaki
1. Japanese: variously written, mostly with the characters 正木 for ‘correct’ and ‘tree’. Different families bearing this name are descended from the Taira, northern Fujiwara, and Minamoto clans. 2. East African (Tanzania, Kenya): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Koichi, Ichiro, Kenji, Ryo, Takahisa, Akira, Etsuro, Fumio, Hideki, Hiroshi, Hirotsugu, Hiroya.
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How common is the last name Masaki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Masaki appears to have slightly diminished over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,149th in terms of prevalence, and by 2010 it had slipped to 47,614th position, indicating a decrease of 5.46%. The count of people with the surname also declined marginally from 447 to 445 during this period, representing a change of -0.45%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a decline of 11.76%, dropping from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #47,614 | -5.46% |
| Count | 447 | 445 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masaki
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Masaki surname are predominantly of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity. However, the percentage in this category decreased from 91.50% in 2000 to 83.37% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 4.70% to 8.54%. The proportion of those identifying as White also increased from 2.91% to 4.94%. Interestingly, there was no recorded Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native identification among this group in either year. By 2010, there was also a small representation (2.25%) of individuals who identified as Black, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.5% | 83.37% | -8.89% |
| Two or More Races | 4.7% | 8.54% | 81.7% |
| White | 2.91% | 4.94% | 69.76% |
| Black | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |