Explore the Family Name Takano
The meaning of Takano
Japanese: written 高野 ‘high field’, a common placename. This surname is found mostly in eastern Japan and is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku. Alternate readings found in western Japan are Kōno (see Kono) and Kōya, the latter being taken from the name of the famed mountain in Kii (now Wakayama prefecture), where the Buddhist monk Kūkai (774–835) built a monastery, the teachings of which had a profound effect on Japanese civilization. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Koji, Haruka, Ikuko, Junichi, Kentaro, Shigeru, Shinichi, Toshio, Toshiyuki, Akiyoshi, Atsushi, Eiji.
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How common is the last name Takano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Takano between 2000 and 2010 saw minor changes. In 2000, Takano ranked 43,377th in popularity and increased to the 44,653rd spot by 2010, marking a decrease of around 2.94%. On the other hand, the count of individuals carrying the surname rose slightly from 469 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.56%. However, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 5.88%, going from 0.17 to 0.16 in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #44,653 | -2.94% |
| Count | 469 | 481 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takano
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Takano, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a large portion is Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group saw a slight drop of 2.25% from 87.42% in 2000 to 85.45% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races experienced a significant increase of 26.99%, going from 7.04% in 2000 to 8.94% in 2010. White individuals with the surname declined slightly by 7.28% to 3.95% in 2010 from 4.26% in 2000. The Hispanic population with the Takano surname saw a modest increase of 14.06%, reaching 1.46% in 2010 from 1.28% in 2000. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained at 0% with no change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.42% | 85.45% | -2.25% |
| Two or More Races | 7.04% | 8.94% | 26.99% |
| White | 4.26% | 3.95% | -7.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.46% | 14.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |