Explore the Family Name Takara
The meaning of Takara
Japanese: written 宝 or 寶 ‘treasure’, also phonetically 高良 or 多嘉良. It is found mostly in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Seiichi, Takeo, Tamotsu, Yoshio, Emiko, Isami, Isamu, Junko, Kame, Kazuko, Koichi, Masao.
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How common is the last name Takara in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Takara" has seen a slight increase, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 36,672 in terms of commonness among all surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 35,537, marking a change of approximately 3.1%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period, going from a count of 575 in 2000 to 633 in 2010 - an increase of roughly 10.09%. The proportion per 100k, however, remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #35,537 | 3.1% |
| Count | 575 | 633 | 10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takara
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Takara", changes can be noted between the years 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 85.57%. However, by 2010, this decreased by about 12.12% to 75.20%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 84.43%, rising from 5.91% to 10.90%. Individuals identifying as white experienced a modest increase of 18.01%, moving from 5.22% to 6.16%. There was a notable jump in the Hispanic representation from 2.09% to 5.21%, representing a change of 149.28%. The categories for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.57% | 75.2% | -12.12% |
| Two or More Races | 5.91% | 10.9% | 84.43% |
| White | 5.22% | 6.16% | 18.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 5.21% | 149.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |