Explore the Family Name Takei
The meaning of Takei
Japanese: though usually written 武井 ‘warrior’ and ‘well’, the original meaning is probably 竹井 ‘bamboo well’. The name is found mostly in the Tokyo region. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroki, Koji, Akira, Hideaki, Hideo, Hideyuki, Hisae, Isao, Junji, Kaori, Kuni, Makoto.
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How common is the last name Takei in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Takei has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 70,906 in 2000, it moved up to 69,793 by 2010, marking a 1.57% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 257 to 281, an upsurge of 9.34%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #69,793 | 1.57% |
| Count | 257 | 281 | 9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takei
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals bearing the surname Takei identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there has been a small decrease in this category from 84.82% in 2000 to 82.21% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races has increased by 18.46%, and those identifying as White have seen a significant rise of 50.28%. A new category, Hispanic, appeared in the 2010 census with 1.78%. No changes were recorded for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.82% | 82.21% | -3.08% |
| White | 5.45% | 8.19% | 50.28% |
| Two or More Races | 6.61% | 7.83% | 18.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |