Explore the Family Name Matsuzaki
The meaning of Matsuzaki
Japanese: written 松崎 ‘pine tree cape’. It is found mostly in both the Tokyo area and on the island of Kyūshū, where it is pronounced Matsusaki. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiro, Yasuhiro, Chiyo, Daisuke, Etsuko, Hajime, Hide, Hidemi, Hiroshi, Hisao, Katsuyoshi, Kazuhiro.
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How common is the last name Matsuzaki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matsuzaki witnessed a downward shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Matsuzaki had a rank of 59,147, which dropped to 63,218 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.88%. The census counted 320 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number slightly decreased to 316 in 2010, a slight decline of 1.25%. The proportion per 100k people also reduced by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #63,218 | -6.88% |
| Count | 320 | 316 | -1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matsuzaki
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those carrying the Matsuzaki surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, although the percentage dropped from 85.31% in 2000 to 78.48% in 2010. People who identified with two or more races increased by 54.42%, from 6.56% to 10.13%. Individuals identifying as White saw a marginal increase from 4.38% to 4.75%, while there was a notable leap from 3.75% to 6.65% in those identifying as Hispanic. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with both remaining at 0.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.31% | 78.48% | -8.01% |
| Two or More Races | 6.56% | 10.13% | 54.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 6.65% | 77.33% |
| White | 4.38% | 4.75% | 8.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |