Explore the Family Name Mayeda
The meaning of Mayeda
Japanese: variant of Maeda. The -ye spelling of -e represents a pronunciation no longer used in modern Japanese. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Minoru, Takashi, Hideo, Hiroshi, Kaz, Kenji, Masami, Sunao, Akie, Akiko, Akira, Fumio.
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How common is the last name Mayeda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mayeda has slightly decreased over a decade. The ranking fell from 27,595 in 2000 to 28,746 in 2010, marking a 4.17% decrease. However, the total count of people with this surname increased marginally by 0.73% from 822 to 828 during the same time period. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 saw a dip of 6.67% from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #28,746 | -4.17% |
| Count | 822 | 828 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayeda
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a significant shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mayeda between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, Asians or Pacific Islanders, reduced their share from 75.67% to 70.29%, a decline of 7.11%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 42.27%, from 9.25% to 13.16%. Those identifying as White also increased their share from 9.98% to 11.23%, a rise of 12.53%. The proportion of Hispanics decreased slightly by 7.92% from 3.41% to 3.14%. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the tracked period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 75.67% | 70.29% | -7.11% |
| Two or More Races | 9.25% | 13.16% | 42.27% |
| White | 9.98% | 11.23% | 12.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 3.14% | -7.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |