Explore the Family Name Nishida
The meaning of Nishida
Japanese: written 西田 ‘western rice paddy’. It is mainly found in western Japan and the island of Okinawa. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kazuo, Hiroshi, Katsumi, Katsunori, Kosaku, Masa, Masao, Norimasa, Shigeru, Takaaki, Takeshi, Tomoko.
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How common is the last name Nishida in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nishida ranked 22,240th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 22,689th in 2010, a change of -2.02%. However, the actual count of people with this last name increased from 1,082 in 2000 to 1,130 in 2010, an increase of 4.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,240 | #22,689 | -2.02% |
| Count | 1,082 | 1,130 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nishida
The ethnicity table for the surname Nishida shows that most individuals identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group made up 85.95% of the Nishidas in 2000, decreasing to 81.15% in 2010. There was significant growth among those identifying with two or more races, increasing from 6.19% in 2000 to 9.91% in 2010, a dramatic jump of 60.10%. The percentage of individuals identifying as white also grew from 5.73% to 6.37%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.94% to 2.39%. There were no Nishidas identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.95% | 81.15% | -5.58% |
| Two or More Races | 6.19% | 9.91% | 60.1% |
| White | 5.73% | 6.37% | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.39% | 23.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |