Explore the Family Name Shibuya
The meaning of Shibuya
Japanese: written 渋谷 ‘quiet valley’. The character 渋 shibu has several widely different meanings, including ‘pucker’. The name is found mostly in eastern Japan. One noble family claims descent from the Fujiwara clan. They owned a castle in what is now Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kenichi, Kinji, Kumiko, Tomoko, Toshifumi, Akio, Akira, Hideo, Hiro, Hiroo, Hisashi, Kana.
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How common is the last name Shibuya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shibuya showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 43,157 in 2000 to 44,957 in 2010, marking a 4.17% decrease. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname slightly increased by 1.06%, rising from 472 in 2000 to 477 in 2010. This led to a minor drop in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a 5.88% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #44,957 | -4.17% |
| Count | 472 | 477 | 1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shibuya
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an overview of the ethnicity associated with the surname Shibuya. A large percentage of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this group saw a 7.49% decrease from 84.53% in 2000 to 78.20% in 2010. The biggest change was observed among those identifying with two or more races, which saw a significant increase of 123.60%, growing from 5.72% in 2000 to 12.79% in 2010. Small percentages of Shibuyas identified as White and Hispanic with a slight decrease in both groups from 2000 to 2010. There were no observed changes for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.53% | 78.2% | -7.49% |
| Two or More Races | 5.72% | 12.79% | 123.6% |
| White | 6.99% | 6.92% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.1% | -9.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |