Explore the Family Name Shinoda
The meaning of Shinoda
Japanese: written 篠田 ‘bamboo grass’ and ‘rice paddy’. Some bearers descend from the southern Fujiwara. Found along the eastern seaboard, it can also be written 信田 or 信太, but these are rare.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shinoda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shinoda has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905th and by 2010, it dropped to the 81,458th spot indicating a decline of approximately 11.73%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight dip of 6.45% over the same period. The proportion of individuals named Shinoda per 100k population also fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #81,458 | -11.73% |
| Count | 248 | 232 | -6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shinoda
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority of individuals with the Shinoda surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This ethnic group represented 82.66% in 2000 and 82.33% in 2010, showing a minor drop of 0.4%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a reduction of roughly 19.84%, while the white population increased by 56.3%. There were no changes noted for those who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.66% | 82.33% | -0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 11.29% | 9.05% | -19.84% |
| White | 5.24% | 8.19% | 56.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |