Explore the Family Name Sugiyama
The meaning of Sugiyama
Japanese: written 杉山 ‘cedar mountain’. It is mostly found along the coast between Tokyo and Kyōto. In some cases it is a habitational name from a village in Mikawa (now part of Aichi prefecture). These bearers of the name are descended from the Fujiwara clan, while others are of Taira origin. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Takashi, Aki, Kazuko, Mineo, Sakae, Shigeru, Susumu, Tetsuro, Tomoko, Yosh, Yoshiko, Yuichi.
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How common is the last name Sugiyama in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sugiyama has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,419 most common surname, with 869 people bearing this name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 28,465th rank, with only 838 individuals identified with this surname. This represents a drop in popularity of 7.74% and a decrease of 3.57% in the count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.32 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,419 | #28,465 | -7.74% |
| Count | 869 | 838 | -3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sugiyama
When considering the ethnicity associated with the Sugiyama surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those carrying the Sugiyama name identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, that proportion has decreased by 5.07%, from 85.85% in 2000 to 81.50% in 2010. However, the percentage of Sugiyamas identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 36.43%, moving from 6.56% in 2000 to 8.95% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as White saw an increase of 29.78%, rising from 4.6% to 5.97%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.19% in 2000 to 3.34% in 2010 - a growth of 52.51%. There were no changes in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.85% | 81.5% | -5.07% |
| Two or More Races | 6.56% | 8.95% | 36.43% |
| White | 4.6% | 5.97% | 29.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 3.34% | 52.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |