Explore the Family Name Okimoto
The meaning of Okimoto
Japanese: written 沖本 ‘(one who comes) from the open sea’. It is mainly found in western Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Takashi, Iwao, Minoru, Asako, Asami, Fujio, Hayato, Hiroshi, Kazuo, Keiji, Kiyoko, Kiyoshi.
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How common is the last name Okimoto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Okimoto experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 34,711 in 2000 to 35,945 in 2010, indicating a drop of 3.56%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 1.3% during this period, expanding from 616 people in 2000 to 624 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 8.7%, going from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #35,945 | -3.56% |
| Count | 616 | 624 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okimoto
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Okimoto surname. In 2000, 84.58% of those with this name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander; however, this figure fell to 74.52% by 2010, showing an 11.89% decrease. At the same time, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 83.82%, moving from 8.28% in 2000 to 15.22% in 2010. There was also an increase in the percentage of those identifying as White (from 5.52% to 6.89%) and Hispanic (from 1.46% to 3.04%). The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.58% | 74.52% | -11.89% |
| Two or More Races | 8.28% | 15.22% | 83.82% |
| White | 5.52% | 6.89% | 24.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 3.04% | 108.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |