Explore the Family Name Funai
The meaning of Funai
Japanese: written 船井 ‘boat’ and ‘well’. It is more common in western Japan and may possibly derive from the city of Funai, formerly the capital of Bungo (now Ōita prefecture), although the city’s name is written 府内, meaning ‘seat of government’. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masaru, Kazuo, Masami, Satoru, Satsuki.
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How common is the last name Funai in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Funai has seen a small growth over time. In 2000, Funai ranked 58,257 in popularity and rose slightly to rank 56,310 by 2010, marking an increase of 3.34%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 326 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 11.35%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #56,310 | 3.34% |
| Count | 326 | 363 | 11.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Funai
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Funai, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that this name is most commonly found among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or White. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Funai holders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 5.17% from 43.87% to 41.60%. Concurrently, those identifying as White marginally fell by 0.90% from 44.48% to 44.08%. Interestingly, the data revealed a new appearance of Hispanic identifiers (2.48%) in 2010, which was not present in 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 8.25%, rising from 10.43% in 2000 to 11.29% in 2010. No data for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native was reported for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.48% | 44.08% | -0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 43.87% | 41.6% | -5.17% |
| Two or More Races | 10.43% | 11.29% | 8.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |