Explore the Family Name Mikami
The meaning of Mikami
Japanese: variously written, usually 三上 ‘three’ and ‘above’, and meaning ‘something bestowed from above (from one’s superior or a deity)’. Mostly found in northeastern Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kuni, Naoko, Seiko, Takayuki, Akira, Eiichiro, Emiko, Haruo, Hiromu, Isao, Kazunori, Kei.
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How common is the last name Mikami in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mikami has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mikami was ranked 43,798th in terms of frequency of use, with 464 instances of the name recorded. By the year 2010, however, the rank dropped to 48,530th, with a count of 435. This equates to a decline of approximately 10.8% in rank and 6.25% in actual count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #48,530 | -10.8% |
| Count | 464 | 435 | -6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikami
The census data also provides some insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Mikami surname. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 83.19% of individuals with the Mikami surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, this figure decreased by 8.81% to 75.86% in 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as two or more races increased from 9.70% to 14.25%, an increase of 46.91%. The proportion identifying as White also saw an increase, rising from 5.17% in 2000 to 5.98% in 2010. There was a significant rise of 101.55% in the proportion of Hispanic individuals with the Mikami surname over the decade, albeit from a low base of 1.94% in 2000. Lastly, there were no recorded Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals with the Mikami surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.19% | 75.86% | -8.81% |
| Two or More Races | 9.7% | 14.25% | 46.91% |
| White | 5.17% | 5.98% | 15.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.91% | 101.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |