Explore the Family Name Takenaka
The meaning of Takenaka
Japanese: written 竹中 ‘(one who lives) in the midst of the bamboo’. It is found mostly in the Ōsaka region and in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akiko, Hideaki, Hideko, Hideyuki, Hiroshi, Hisato, Ikuo, Kenichi, Kiyoshi, Makoto, Masao, Masaya.
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How common is the last name Takenaka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Takenaka saw a small decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Takenaka was ranked as the 48,021st most common surname, with 414 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, although the number of people with the Takenaka surname remained relatively stable at 412, the rank had dropped to 50,659. This represents a drop in popularity of 5.49%, with a 0.48% decrease in total count. The proportion of the Takenaka name per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #50,659 | -5.49% |
| Count | 414 | 412 | -0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takenaka
Turning to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Takenaka identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group represented 81.88% of all Takenakas, decreasing minimally to 80.83% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity is those who identify with two or more races, which saw a significant increase from 7.49% in 2000 to 10.44% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 5.56% of the Takenakas in 2000, which slightly decreased to 5.34% in 2010. The proportion of Takenakas identifying as Hispanic experienced a notable decrease from 5.07% to 3.4% over the same period. There were no Takenakas who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.88% | 80.83% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 7.49% | 10.44% | 39.39% |
| White | 5.56% | 5.34% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 5.07% | 3.4% | -32.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |