Explore the Family Name Yanagi
The meaning of Yanagi
Japanese: written 柳 ‘willows’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Haruo, Masa, Ryohei, Takeshi, Eiji, Fumi, Fumio, Hiro, Hisao, Kazunobu, Kimiko, Koichi.
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How common is the last name Yanagi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yanagi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 67,317 and by 2010 it had moved down to rank 68,345, noting a -1.53% change. Despite its drop in rank, the count of people with this surname increased from 274 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking a 5.11% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #68,345 | -1.53% |
| Count | 274 | 288 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yanagi
The ethnic identity associated with the Yanagi surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 89.42% to 75.35%, experiencing a -15.73% change. However, those recognizing themselves as having two or more races significantly increased from 2.55% to 13.54%, a notable 430.98% growth. The percentage of Whites and Hispanics bearing the Yanagi surname also rose, with Whites moving from 4.74% to 6.94% and Hispanics going from 2.92% to 4.17%. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations reported no change in 2010, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.42% | 75.35% | -15.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 13.54% | 430.98% |
| White | 4.74% | 6.94% | 46.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.17% | 42.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |