Explore the Family Name Nagano
The meaning of Nagano
Japanese: written 長野 or 永野, both meaning ‘long field’. It is from a very common placename and listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku, where its pronunciation is Naganu. The first version occurs mostly in eastern Japan and the second, in about equal numbers, in western Japan; both are also found in Okinawa. Many bearers are unrelated; some are of Sakanoue, Gotō (see Goto), or Kikuchi descent. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroaki, Isao, Koichi, Masakazu, Masato, Akira, Emiko, Etsuko, Fumiko, Hideki, Hiro, Hironobu.
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How common is the last name Nagano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nagano has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nagano was the 48,021st most popular surname, dropping to the 59,017th position in 2010, indicating a 22.9% decrease in ranking. This coincides with a 17.15% drop in people bearing this surname, from 414 in 2000 down to 343 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also shrunk by 20%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #59,017 | -22.9% |
| Count | 414 | 343 | -17.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nagano
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most people with the surname Nagano identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there has been a slight decline in this group, dropping from 91.3% in 2000 to 85.71% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races have seen an increase of 152.26%, reaching 6.71% in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic has also increased, with a respective growth rate of 14.38% and 68.60%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.3% | 85.71% | -6.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 6.71% | 152.26% |
| White | 4.59% | 5.25% | 14.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.04% | 68.6% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |