Explore the Family Name Yoshino
The meaning of Yoshino
Japanese: written 吉野 ‘lucky (or good) field’. This is an ancient name taken from the scenic Yoshino region of southern Yamato (now Nara prefecture). It is also written 芳野 ‘fragrant field’. Some bearers are descendants of Emperor Bidatsu (reigned 572–85), while others are of the Sato, Minamoto, Nitta, Kikuchi, and other noted families. It is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku, where it is pronounced Yoshinu, and is found in eastern Japan and the island of Okinawa. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Tadashi, Haruo, Nobuo, Toshiaki, Toshihiro, Yasuo, Aki, Akihiko, Akio, Eiichi, Genji.
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How common is the last name Yoshino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yoshino was ranked 36,572 most popular in 2000 and fell slightly to 37,735 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.18%. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the Yoshino surname actually increased from 577 in 2000 to 589 in 2010, an increase of 2.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a modest decrease of 4.76%, shifting from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #37,735 | -3.18% |
| Count | 577 | 589 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yoshino
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most people with the Yoshino surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This demographic comprised 79.72% of Yoshinos in 2000, which decreased to 74.36% by 2010, showing a change of -6.72%. Individuals identifying as two or more races showed an increase, moving from 13% in 2000 to 16.3% in 2010, a significant 25.38% rise. The percentage of Yoshinos who identify as White also saw an increase, growing from 6.07% in 2000 to 6.96% in 2010, a change of 14.66%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth rate, rising from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.7% in 2010, a substantial 63.46% jump. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native Yoshinos remained unchanged at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.72% | 74.36% | -6.72% |
| Two or More Races | 13% | 16.3% | 25.38% |
| White | 6.07% | 6.96% | 14.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.7% | 63.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |