Explore the Family Name Taniguchi

How common is the last name Taniguchi in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Taniguchi has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, Taniguchi was ranked 19,118th most common surname and by 2010 it had dropped to the 20,565th position - a 7.57% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 1,316 in 2000 to 1,289 in 2010, marking a 2.05% decline. The proportion per 100k people with the surname Taniguchi also fell by 10.2%.

20002010Change
Rank#19,118#20,565-7.57%
Count1,3161,289-2.05%
Proportion per 100k0.490.44-10.2%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taniguchi

The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Taniguchi. In 2000, a significant 78.95% of those bearing the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which declined to 72.23% by 2010. Individuals identifying as having two or more ethnicities rose substantially from 9.8% in 2000 to 15.98% in 2010. Those identifying as White reduced from 7.29% to 5.66% over the decade while Hispanic representation increased from 3.65% to 5.66%. No change was recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander78.95%72.23%-8.51%
Two or More Races9.8%15.98%63.06%
White7.29%5.66%-22.36%
Hispanic3.65%5.66%55.07%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%