Explore the Family Name Takeshita
The meaning of Takeshita
Japanese: written 竹下 ‘(one who lives) beneath the bamboo’. The name is found mainly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. It was originally pronounced Takenoshita and taken from a village of that name in Suruga (now part of Shizuoka prefecture). The original bearers were descended from the northern Fujiwara through the Kuzuyama family. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hitoshi, Keiko, Masaru, Akira, Asano, Eiji, Eiko, Fumio, Hideo, Hiro, Isami, Kenichi.
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How common is the last name Takeshita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Takeshita has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,949th but dropped to 42,579th rank in 2010, reflecting a decrease of around 21.83 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also fell about 16.69 percent from 611 individuals in 2000 to 509 in 2010. The proportion per 100k individuals likewise dipped by 26.09 percent, going down from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #42,579 | -21.83% |
| Count | 611 | 509 | -16.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.17 | -26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takeshita
The ethnic identity of those with the surname Takeshita is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, constituting 85.43 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 84.09 percent in 2010. Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying with two or more races comprised 6.71 percent in 2000 and saw an 18.03 percent drop to 5.50 percent in 2010. White individuals made up 5.40 percent in 2000 and marginally increased to 5.70 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of Hispanic individuals with the Takeshita surname saw a significant growth of 92.65 percent, jumping from 2.45 percent in 2000 to 4.72 percent in 2010. However, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname reported in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.43% | 84.09% | -1.57% |
| White | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.56% |
| Two or More Races | 6.71% | 5.5% | -18.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 4.72% | 92.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |