Explore the Family Name Nonaka
The meaning of Nonaka
Japanese: written 野中 ‘(one who lives) in the middle of the field’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan. Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku pronounced as Nunaka. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Manabu, Taro, Akihiko, Atsuko, Chieko, Goro, Hatsuko, Hideko, Hideo, Iwao, Junichi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nonaka in the United States?
The surname Nonaka has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States, as noted from data gathered during the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Nonaka was at rank 49,869 with 395 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 53,072 and the count of individuals had slightly decreased to 390. This represents a change of -6.42% in rank and -1.27% in count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #53,072 | -6.42% |
| Count | 395 | 390 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nonaka
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Nonaka identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, as observed in the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there has been a decline in this group from 87.09% in 2000 to 82.31% in 2010. On the other hand, there has been a significant increase in those identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races, rising from 4.56% in 2000 to 8.97% in 2010. The proportion of Nonakas identifying as White and Hispanic has also changed, falling by 11.86% for Whites while increasing by 182.68% for Hispanics. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were either negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.09% | 82.31% | -5.49% |
| Two or More Races | 4.56% | 8.97% | 96.71% |
| White | 5.82% | 5.13% | -11.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 3.59% | 182.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 0% | -100% |