Explore the Family Name Mizutani
The meaning of Mizutani
Japanese: written 水谷 ‘water valley’. Found in Okinawa and the eastern seaboard, the surname comes from a village in Iwaki (now Fukushima-ken). Some descend from the Ashikaga. It is often pronounced Mizuya in eastern Japan.
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How common is the last name Mizutani in the United States?
The surname Mizutani, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mizutani ranked 59,147th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 59,901st place, a drop of 1.27 percent. However, the total count of individuals with this surname rose from 320 to 337, an increase of 5.31 percent. Despite this growth, the representation of Mizutanis per 100,000 people in the population fell by 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #59,901 | -1.27% |
| Count | 320 | 337 | 5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mizutani
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mizutani as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly tied to the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic. However, the percentage within this group decreased by 2.57 percent from 2000 to 2010, going from 84.06 percent to 81.90 percent. The second most common ethnic identity was those identifying with two or more races, which also saw a slight decrease. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identified as White—rising from 3.75 percent in 2000 to 6.53 percent in 2010. Small growth was also observed within the Hispanic category. No Mizutanis were identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.06% | 81.9% | -2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 9.06% | 8.61% | -4.97% |
| White | 3.75% | 6.53% | 74.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 2.97% | 5.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |