Explore the Family Name Miki
The meaning of Miki
Japanese: written 三木 ‘three trees’. It is found mostly in western Honshū, where there is a castle town by that name in Harima (now Hyōgo prefecture). Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masaharu, Masato, Shojiro, Yasuhiro, Akira, Asako, Eiji, Gaku, Hiroko, Hisato, Ikuyo, Katsumi.
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How common is the last name Miki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Miki experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,887 but decreased to 76,768 in 2010, marking a -26.08% change. The count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, with a reduction of approximately 19.09% in its representation across the population. Specifically, there were 309 individuals with the surname Miki in 2000 and 250 in 2010. Likewise, the proportion of Miki per 100,000 people reduced by approximately 27.27%, indicating that the overall prevalence of this surname has significantly dropped over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #76,768 | -26.08% |
| Count | 309 | 250 | -19.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miki
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting trends for those bearing the surname Miki. In 2000, the majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (80.58%), which slightly decreased to 78.00% in 2010. People who identified as having two or more ethnicities showed a slight increase from 5.83% to 6.40%. There was also an increase in the number of individuals identifying as White, from 9.06% in 2000 to 10.40% in 2010. Hispanic representation also increased from 2.91% to 3.60%. However, it's worth noting that the count for Black identity hit zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.58% | 78% | -3.2% |
| White | 9.06% | 10.4% | 14.79% |
| Two or More Races | 5.83% | 6.4% | 9.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 3.6% | 23.71% |
| Black | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |