Explore the Family Name Sugai
The meaning of Sugai
Japanese: written 菅井 ‘sedge well’. It is mainly found in northeastern Japan. An alternate pronunciation is Sugei. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Fusao, Saburo, Ayame, Chihiro, Hideaki, Hirofumi, Iwao, Jiro, Kiyoko, Kyoko, Masako, Masami.
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How common is the last name Sugai in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sugai shows a slight increase. In 2000, Sugai was ranked as the 53,556th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 362 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank moved up to 53,204 with an increased count of 389 people, marking a 7.46% increase in use.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #53,204 | 0.66% |
| Count | 362 | 389 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sugai
The ethnicity associated with the Sugai surname also evolved over time, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.19%. However, by 2010, there is a decrease to 80.46%, indicating a shift in ethnic identity over the decade. During the same period, there was a significant increase, from 6.63% to 11.57%, in people identifying with two or more races. The proportion of those identifying as white slightly increased from 5.52% to 5.91%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.66% to 2.06%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Sugai surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.19% | 80.46% | -6.65% |
| Two or More Races | 6.63% | 11.57% | 74.51% |
| White | 5.52% | 5.91% | 7.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.06% | 24.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |