Explore the Family Name Shimabukuro
The meaning of Shimabukuro
Japanese: written 島袋 ‘island’ and ‘bag’. It is found mostly in the Ryūkyū Islands. It is often shortened to Shimabuku. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Takeo, Sadao, Kazuo, Kenichi, Kuni, Mitsuo, Seiko, Akira, Hajime, Hatsumi, Hideo, Hiroko.
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How common is the last name Shimabukuro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shimabukuro has seen a slight rise from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Shimabukuro surname ranked 18,916 in popularity with 1,335 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking had risen slightly to 18,579 and the count increased to 1,484, marking an increase of 11.16%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a small growth of 2.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,916 | #18,579 | 1.78% |
| Count | 1,335 | 1,484 | 11.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.5 | 2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shimabukuro
The ethnic identity associated with the Shimabukuro surname, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, although this proportion decreased by 10.03% from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races rose significantly by 56.16%, while the proportion indicating White identity also saw an increase of 26.73%. There was a noteworthy increase in the number of people with the Shimabukuro surname identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 50.90%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.62% | 74.33% | -10.03% |
| Two or More Races | 8.76% | 13.68% | 56.16% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 6.67% | 50.9% |
| White | 4.04% | 5.12% | 26.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |