Explore the Family Name Yamazaki
The meaning of Yamazaki
Japanese: written 山崎 ‘mountain promontory’. It is a common topographic and habitational name, occurring chiefly in eastern Japan; the alternate pronunciation, Yamasaki, is more common in western Japan. Some bearers are of samurai origin. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Kenji, Koichi, Tomoko, Akiko, Akira, Hiroyuki, Kazuo, Kosei, Masahiro, Shiro, Atsushi.
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How common is the last name Yamazaki in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yamazaki has decreased in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 36,129th most popular surname and by 2010 it had slipped to 47,878th, a change of -32.52%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 586 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, marking a decline of 24.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 31.82% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #47,878 | -32.52% |
| Count | 586 | 442 | -24.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.15 | -31.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yamazaki
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most bearers of the surname Yamazaki identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.66% in 2000 to 90.05% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as of two or more races, from 1.88% to 2.26%, and those identifying as White, from 3.58% to 4.30% during the same time frame. Notably, there was a significant jump in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.66% | 90.05% | -2.82% |
| White | 3.58% | 4.3% | 20.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.49% | 81.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.26% | 20.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |