Explore the Family Name Noguchi
The meaning of Noguchi
Japanese: written 野口 ‘entrance to the field’. It is found mostly along the southeastern coast of Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some families have samurai connections. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Fumio, Hideo, Maki, Hideki, Jiro, Makiko, Seiji, Sumiko, Yoshiaki, Yoshio, Yuji.
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How common is the last name Noguchi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Noguchi saw a minimal shift in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slightly dropped from 31,339 in 2000 to 31,360 in 2010, a marginal decrease of 0.07%. However, there was an increase in the actual count of the surname, from 699 in 2000 to 739 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.72%. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of 3.85%, indicating that while more individuals carried the Noguchi name, its representation within the country's population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #31,360 | -0.07% |
| Count | 699 | 739 | 5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noguchi
The ethnic identity associated with the Noguchi surname also experienced changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with the Noguchi surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage declined from 85.12% in 2000 to 81.46% in 2010. Simultaneously, the proportion of Noguchis identifying as White or Hispanic experienced significant increases, with the White group growing by 44.07% and the Hispanic group spiking by 78.76%. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races saw a reduction of 8.97%. Lastly, no individuals with the Noguchi surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.12% | 81.46% | -4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 7.58% | 6.9% | -8.97% |
| Hispanic | 3.86% | 6.9% | 78.76% |
| White | 3.29% | 4.74% | 44.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |