Explore the Family Name Tajima
The meaning of Tajima
Japanese: written 田島 ‘island of rice paddies’. It is found mostly in western Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Shoichi, Eriko, Kenji, Makoto, Noriko, Aki, Gaku, Hideki, Hiro, Hiromi, Kayo.
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How common is the last name Tajima in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Tajima' has seen a rise in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293 with 319 individuals bearing the name, which constituted about 0.12 per 100k of the population. By 2010, however, the rank had improved to 56,836 as the count increased to 359, an increase of 12.54%. There was no change in the proportion per 100k over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #56,836 | 4.14% |
| Count | 319 | 359 | 12.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tajima
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Tajima' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 87.77% in 2000, although this proportion dropped slightly to 84.68% by 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with 'Tajima' was "two or more races", increasing from 5.96% in 2000 to 6.41% in 2010. Another notable shift was seen within individuals identifying as White, increasing from 5.96% in 2000 to 8.36% in 2010. Meanwhile, the categories Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no significant changes in the given period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.77% | 84.68% | -3.52% |
| White | 5.96% | 8.36% | 40.27% |
| Two or More Races | 5.96% | 6.41% | 7.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |