Explore the Family Name Nakaya
The meaning of Nakaya
Japanese: alternate reading in eastern Japan of Nakatani.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nakaya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nakaya saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 99,725 in terms of prevalence and fell to 123,796 by 2010, marking a decrease of 24.14%. The count, which represents the number of individuals carrying the surname, also dropped from 168 in 2000 to 139 in 2010, a reduction of 17.26%. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the Nakaya surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #123,796 | -24.14% |
| Count | 168 | 139 | -17.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nakaya
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the largest percentage of Nakaya's identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group's representation has slightly declined from 72.62% in 2000 to 70.50% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races have seen an increase in representation, going from 11.31% in 2000 to 12.23% in 2010. There was a notable rise in the White demographic within Nakayas, increasing from 10.71% in 2000 to 12.23% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no Nakaya's who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, 3.60% of Nakayas identified as Black. Conversely, the percentage of Nakayas identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 5.36% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.62% | 70.5% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 11.31% | 12.23% | 8.13% |
| White | 10.71% | 12.23% | 14.19% |
| Black | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |