Explore the Family Name Takashima
The meaning of Takashima
Japanese: written 高島 ‘tall island’, a common placename. This surname is found mostly in western Japan and the island of Okinawa. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Toshio, Minoru, Momo, Yoko, Yuji, Yuta, Akira, Akitoshi, Chisako, Emiko, Harumi, Hideo.
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How common is the last name Takashima in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Takashima" has seen a slight increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,389 and it moved up to 47,006 in 2010, showing a positive change of 0.81%. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 421 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.36%. However, when considering its proportion per 100k, there is a decrease of 6.25% moving down from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #47,006 | 0.81% |
| Count | 421 | 452 | 7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takashima
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname "Takashima" identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the span of a decade, there was a slight decline of 4.19% in this group, from 82.66% in 2000 to 79.20% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a notable rise of 37.19%, from 8.55% in 2000 to 11.73% in 2010. There was a small increase of 16.49% in those identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 2.85% to 3.32%. Meanwhile, the percentage of whites saw a minor dip of 2.98%, descending from 5.70% to 5.53%. The proportions of individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.66% | 79.2% | -4.19% |
| Two or More Races | 8.55% | 11.73% | 37.19% |
| White | 5.7% | 5.53% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 3.32% | 16.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |