Explore the Family Name Uchiyama
The meaning of Uchiyama
Japanese: written 内山 ‘inner mountain’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akiko, Hiro, Mikio, Shigeru, Susumu, Takuya, Daisuke, Goro, Hiroshi, Isao, Katsuhiko, Kazu.
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How common is the last name Uchiyama in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Uchiyama" had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped by 0.51 percent, moving it from 53,047th place in 2000 to 53,316th place in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.01 percent during this decade, rising from 366 to 388 people. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k fell by 7.14 percent, indicating that while more people bear the name, its prevalence relative to other surnames has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #53,316 | -0.51% |
| Count | 366 | 388 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uchiyama
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname "Uchiyama" identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with very little change between 2000 and 2010. This ethnic identity group represented 80.60 percent in 2000 and slightly increased to 80.67 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 26.11 percent, from 10.11 percent in 2000 to 7.47 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a modest increase of 4.44 percent, reaching 7.99 percent in 2010. Most notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which surged by 163.50 percent from 1.37 percent in 2000 to 3.61 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.6% | 80.67% | 0.09% |
| White | 7.65% | 7.99% | 4.44% |
| Two or More Races | 10.11% | 7.47% | -26.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 3.61% | 163.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |