Explore the Family Name Nagao
The meaning of Nagao
Japanese: written 長尾 ‘long tail’. It is from a common placename, the ‘tail’ being topographic and denoting the lower slope of a mountain, not an animal’s tail. This surname is found mostly on the islands of Shikoku and Okinawa. Many bearers have samurai connections. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Toru, Koji, Takashi, Daisuke, Hideki, Hikaru, Hiro, Hiroki, Hiromi, Hiroshi, Hiroyuki, Junichi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nagao in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nagao experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,986th in the United States and by 2010 it had slipped to 40,432nd, indicating a drop of 6.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 549 in 2000 to 541 in 2010, a modest reduction of 1.46%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10%, moving from 0.2 to 0.18 over the same time span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #40,432 | -6.44% |
| Count | 549 | 541 | -1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nagao
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nagao. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing slightly from 77.78% to 79.67%. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Two or more races or White, falling by 12.64% and 4.17% respectively. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly grew, rising from 3.46% to 3.88%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native carrying the Nagao surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.78% | 79.67% | 2.43% |
| White | 9.84% | 9.43% | -4.17% |
| Two or More Races | 7.83% | 6.84% | -12.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 3.88% | 12.14% |
| Black | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |