Explore the Family Name Shimoda
The meaning of Shimoda
Japanese: written 下田 ‘lower rice paddy’. It is found as a placename and surname throughout Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Emiko, Masaharu, Osamu, Hideto, Hiroshi, Isamu, Jiro, Kaname, Kazuaki, Kazuya, Keiko, Kenji.
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How common is the last name Shimoda in the United States?
The Shimoda surname has experienced moderate fluctuations in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,680th most common name and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 51,176th position, marking a change of 0.98%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased during this period from 378 to 407, a growth of 7.67%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 residents remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #51,176 | 0.98% |
| Count | 378 | 407 | 7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shimoda
In terms of ethnic identity, the Shimoda surname is predominantly associated with Asian/Pacific Islander heritage, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 84.13% of individuals with this last name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing to 79.85% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 5.29% to 9.34%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained stable at 10.32%, while no individuals reported Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.13% | 79.85% | -5.09% |
| White | 10.32% | 10.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.29% | 9.34% | 76.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |