Explore the Family Name Takagi
The meaning of Takagi
Japanese: written 高木 ‘tall tree’, especially denoting a sacred tree. It is mainly found in eastern Japan. The name originated in Kii province (presently Wakayama prefecture), location of the famous and ancient Ise Shrine. It is pronounced Takaki in the Ryūkyū Islands. The name is also written by some as 高城 ‘tall castle’, or 鷹木 ‘hawk tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akira, Osamu, Shinichi, Akiko, Kanji, Keiji, Reiko, Shinji, Tetsuya, Tomoko, Toshimitsu, Yoshio.
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How common is the last name Takagi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Takagi has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 29,625th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 30,825th position, a decrease of 4.05%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a minor increase from 750 in 2000 to 755 in 2010, a growth of 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #30,825 | -4.05% |
| Count | 750 | 755 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takagi
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Takagi. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 80.53% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 79.74% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 6.25% during the same period, whereas those identifying as White increased by 21.22%. Hispanic identification also experienced a small decline. There were no reported instances of this surname among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.53% | 79.74% | -0.98% |
| White | 7.87% | 9.54% | 21.22% |
| Two or More Races | 7.2% | 6.75% | -6.25% |
| Hispanic | 4.27% | 3.97% | -7.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |