Explore the Family Name Shiraki
The meaning of Shiraki
Japanese: written 白木 ‘white tree’. It is found mostly in western Japan. Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku phonetically as 新良貴. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Mitsuru, Satoshi, Takeo, Akiko, Eriko, Itsuo, Katsuyuki, Kenichi, Masaki, Mikako, Ryoji, Shoji.
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How common is the last name Shiraki in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Shiraki" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,544 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 62,531. This represents a decrease of approximately 8.67%. The actual count of individuals with the Shiraki surname also dipped during this period, moving from 331 in 2000 to 320 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k fell by about 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #62,531 | -8.67% |
| Count | 331 | 320 | -3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiraki
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Shiraki surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a minor drop of 0.95% in this category from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 21.32%. The proportion of white individuals with the Shiraki surname also declined marginally by 8.75%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, growing from 1.81% to 4.69%, marking a 159.12% rise. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native population with the surname Shiraki remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.5% | 84.69% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 7.55% | 5.94% | -21.32% |
| White | 5.14% | 4.69% | -8.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 4.69% | 159.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |