Explore the Family Name Sekiguchi
The meaning of Sekiguchi
Japanese: written 関口 ‘barrier opening’, referring to barriers set up by the Shogunate at highway checkpoints. This name is found mostly in eastern Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Hiroki, Koichi, Masaaki, Masami, Noboru, Tomoko, Akihisa, Akira, Emiko.
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How common is the last name Sekiguchi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sekiguchi was ranked 72,237th in popularity in 2000 and fell to 80,678th in 2010, demonstrating an 11.69% decrease over the decade. The count of individuals with the Sekiguchi surname also dropped from 251 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, showing a decline of 6.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a similar decrease from 0.09 to 0.08 over the same period, which indicates a fall of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #80,678 | -11.69% |
| Count | 251 | 235 | -6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sekiguchi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Sekiguchi surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this proportion decreased slightly from 86.85% in 2000 to 84.68% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw an increase, going up by 42.34% from 3.59% in 2000 to 5.11% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White also rose from 5.98% to 6.81%, marking a 13.88% growth. There was a small increase in those who identified as Hispanic, from 3.19% in 2000 to 3.40% in 2010, a change of 6.58%. There were no individuals with the Sekiguchi surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.85% | 84.68% | -2.5% |
| White | 5.98% | 6.81% | 13.88% |
| Two or More Races | 3.59% | 5.11% | 42.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 3.4% | 6.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |