Explore the Family Name Shishido
The meaning of Shishido
Japanese: habitational name taken from a district in Hitachi (now Ibaraki prefecture), phonetically written 宍戸 ‘flesh’ and ‘door’. It is found mostly in northeastern Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Yoshio, Mamoru, Rikio, Akira, Fujie, Hakaru, Haruo, Hidehiro, Hiroaki, Ichio, Ichiro.
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How common is the last name Shishido in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Shishido" has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shishido was ranked 34,757th in terms of surname popularity, with 615 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 38,214th, and the count decreased slightly to 580. This represents a drop in both ranking and count by approximately 10% and 6% respectively. Additionally, the proportion of people carrying the Shishido surname per 100,000 population fell by 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #38,214 | -9.95% |
| Count | 615 | 580 | -5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shishido
The ethnicity breakdown of those bearing the Shishido surname, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, this group experienced a slight decrease from 80.16% in 2000 to 78.79% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a decrease of around 11%. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.23% to 6.21%, which represents a jump of nearly 47%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a minor growth of nearly 6%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Shishido surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.16% | 78.79% | -1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 10.24% | 9.14% | -10.74% |
| Hispanic | 4.23% | 6.21% | 46.81% |
| White | 5.37% | 5.69% | 5.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |