Explore the Family Name Yokoi
The meaning of Yokoi
Japanese: written 横井 ‘well to the side’ or 横居 ‘residence to the side’; both are found in various parts of Japan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yokoi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yokoi has seen a rise in popularity, moving from rank 72,717 in 2000 to 67,747 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 6.83%. The count for people with this surname also increased by 16.87% during this decade, going from 249 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 11.11%, showing the relative increase in the number of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #67,747 | 6.83% |
| Count | 249 | 291 | 16.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yokoi
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Yokoi identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group saw a decrease of 12.35% between 2000 and 2010. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 67.14%. The proportion of Yokois identifying as White decreased slightly, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 146.11%. The categories Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.73% | 72.51% | -12.35% |
| Two or More Races | 8.43% | 14.09% | 67.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 7.9% | 146.11% |
| White | 5.62% | 5.15% | -8.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |