2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ishino
A Japanese surname possibly derived from a placename.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Ishino. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ishino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Ishino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ishino, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.5%) and White (13.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ishino
The surname ISHINO is of Japanese origin, originating in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "ishi" meaning stone and "no" meaning field or plain, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a stony field or plain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ISHINO name can be found in the records of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. During this period, the ISHINO family was recognized as a samurai clan with holdings in the Iyo Province, present-day Ehime Prefecture.
In the late 17th century, a prominent ISHINO samurai named Ishino Masahiro (1638-1711) was known for his skilled swordsmanship and loyalty to the Tokugawa shogunate. He served as a retainer to the daimyo (feudal lord) of the Uwajima Domain and was involved in several military campaigns.
Another notable ISHINO figure was Ishino Mitsunari (1560-1600), a prominent daimyo and military commander during the Sengoku period. He served under Toyotomi Hideyoshi and played a crucial role in the battles of Shizugatake and Sekigahara, where he was ultimately defeated by the forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
In the late 19th century, Ishino Taro (1856-1920) was a celebrated painter and ukiyo-e artist from Edo (present-day Tokyo). His works, depicting traditional Japanese scenes and landscapes, were highly regarded and are now preserved in various museums and private collections.
During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Ishino Yuki (1871-1945) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first girls' schools in Tokyo and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in Japan.
While the ISHINO name may not have been as widely recorded in historical documents as some other Japanese surnames, its roots can be traced back several centuries, with notable individuals bearing this name contributing to various aspects of Japanese history, culture, and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ishino
Among Census respondents with the surname Ishino, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.5%) and White (13.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ishino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ishino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander69.8% · 81
- Two or more races15.5% · 18
- White13.8% · 16
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ishino
Ishino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,300 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+9 bearers (+8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 3,300 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.4%) | Up 7,600 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ishino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #145,028 | 5.0% |
| Count | 107 | 116 | 8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ishino bearers went from 107 to 116 (+8.4% change). The surname moved up 7,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #145,028.
FAQ
Ishino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ishino?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Ishino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Ishino?
Ishino ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Ishino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ishino.
Has Ishino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ishino went from 107 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 9 (+8.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Ishino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ishino, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.5%) and White (13.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ishino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.8% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ishino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (69.8%), Two or More Races (15.5%), White (13.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ishino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ishino mean?
A Japanese surname possibly derived from a placename. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ishino (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Ishino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.