Explore the Family Name Yamasaki
The meaning of Yamasaki
Japanese: alternate pronunciation of Yamazaki, found mainly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Toru, Tsugio, Hiroshi, Kaoru, Kazuo, Mamoru, Midori, Osamu, Reiko, Takeo, Toshio, Yoshio.
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How common is the last name Yamasaki in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yamasaki has seen a slight increase in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Yamasaki was ranked as the 14,503rd most common name, but by 2010, it had improved its ranking to the 14,296th spot, marking a 1.43% positive change. In terms of frequency, the count of individuals with this surname also went up from 1,884 in 2000 to 2,094 in 2010, demonstrating an 11.15% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor rise from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.71 in 2010, indicating a 1.43% upswing.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,503 | #14,296 | 1.43% |
| Count | 1,884 | 2,094 | 11.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.71 | 1.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yamasaki
Concerning ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Yamasaki surname is predominantly associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, although there has been a slight decrease in this demographic from 81.53% in 2000 to 77.60% in 2010. The percentage of Yamasakis identifying with two or more races saw a 15.18% increase from 7.38% in 2000 to 8.50% in 2010. The White category also experienced a minor growth, going from 7.06% in 2000 to 7.50% in 2010. The most notable change occurred within the Hispanic population, which rose from 3.61% in 2000 to 6.21% in 2010, reflecting a significant 72.02% increase. However, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.53% | 77.6% | -4.82% |
| Two or More Races | 7.38% | 8.5% | 15.18% |
| White | 7.06% | 7.5% | 6.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 6.21% | 72.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |