Explore the Family Name Tanimoto
The meaning of Tanimoto
Japanese: written 谷本 ‘(one who is) from the valley’. This topographic name is found mostly in western Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Toshio, Goro, Hajime, Hidenori, Hiroshi, Isao, Itaru, Katsushi, Kazumi, Kenji, Kentaro, Kiyomi.
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How common is the last name Tanimoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tanimoto has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,153rd most popular and had 435 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 52,037 with only 399 individuals carrying the surname, marking a change of -12.75% in rank and -8.28% in count. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also experienced a decrease from 0.16 to 0.14, a change of -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #52,037 | -12.75% |
| Count | 435 | 399 | -8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tanimoto
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Tanimoto surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group made up 87.13% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 85.21% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity is those identifying with two or more races, which increased from 5.75% in 2000 to 7.77% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White fell from 6.90% to 6.02%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.13% | 85.21% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5.75% | 7.77% | 35.13% |
| White | 6.9% | 6.02% | -12.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |