Explore the Family Name Shintani
The meaning of Shintani
Japanese: alternative pronunciation of the name Araya or Aratani, meaning ‘new valley’. It is found mostly in western Japan, where it is also pronounced Niitani by some bearers. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Koji, Akira, Hajime, Hidekazu, Hiroyuki, Iwao, Kazumi, Kazuo, Keiko, Kiyoshi, Masaichi, Masanobu.
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How common is the last name Shintani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shintani has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 55,124, while in 2010, it fell to 62,714, a decrease of 13.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 349 to 319 during this decade, a drop of 8.6%. The proportion per 100k people similarly experienced a decline of 15.38%, falling from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #62,714 | -13.77% |
| Count | 349 | 319 | -8.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shintani
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shintani has also shifted within the same period. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Shintani surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, this group saw a decrease from 89.97% in 2000 to 84.33% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, going up from 5.44% to 8.78%, a change of 61.40%. The percentage of those identifying as White also increased from 4.30% to 5.02%, an increase of 16.74%. There was a new addition of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.97% | 84.33% | -6.27% |
| Two or More Races | 5.44% | 8.78% | 61.4% |
| White | 4.3% | 5.02% | 16.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |