Explore the Family Name Mizuno
The meaning of Mizuno
Japanese: written 水野 ‘water field’. It is a habitational name from a village so named in Owari (now part of Aichi prefecture). This surname is found mostly along the eastern seaboard and on the island of Okinawa. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Makoto, Ayako, Jiro, Katsumi, Kazuo, Kiyoshi, Masaaki, Masao, Riko, Shigeru, Takashi, Tetsuo.
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How common is the last name Mizuno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mizuno experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mizuno ranked 28,489 in popularity with an estimated 788 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 30,630 with approximately 761 individuals identified as Mizunos, reflecting a decrease of 3.43%. The proportion of Mizunos per 100k individuals also reduced from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, indicating a change of -10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #30,630 | -7.52% |
| Count | 788 | 761 | -3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mizuno
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Mizuno surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, albeit with a small decrease from 87.06% in 2000 to 83.05% in 2010. The number of Mizunos identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races slightly increased by 15.16%, from 6.73% in 2000 to 7.75% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Mizuno surname identifying as White saw a significant increase by 75%, rising from 3.68% in 2000 to 6.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Mizuno community modestly grew by 25.28%, from 1.78% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. During this period, there was no representation among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.06% | 83.05% | -4.61% |
| Two or More Races | 6.73% | 7.75% | 15.16% |
| White | 3.68% | 6.44% | 75% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.23% | 25.28% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |