Explore the Family Name Furuya
The meaning of Furuya
Japanese: written 古谷 ‘old valley’, more correctly 古屋 ‘old room’. Some bearers are descended from the Taira clan, others from the Minamoto through the Satake and Takeda families. The name is most common in the Tokyo area. The ‘old valley’ version is pronounced Furutani or Kotani in western Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Junko, Mikiko, Reiko, Yasuko, Akira, Chiho, Daisuke, Eiichiro, Eiko, Hidemi, Hiroaki, Hiroki.
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How common is the last name Furuya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Furuya has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,629 in terms of popularity but dropped to rank 48,995 in 2010, representing an overall change of -12.3%. The count of this surname also decreased from 466 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, marking a decline of -7.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname fell by -11.76% during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #48,995 | -12.3% |
| Count | 466 | 430 | -7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furuya
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a significant majority of individuals with the surname Furuya identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this figure has decreased from 86.27% in 2000 to 79.53% in 2010. People identifying their ethnic identity as two or more races have increased from 6.01% to 9.07%, marking a 50.92% increase. Similarly, those identifying as white saw an increase from 6.22% to 7.91%. The percentage of Furuyas identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant growth, increasing by 170.54% from 1.29% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Furuyas identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.27% | 79.53% | -7.81% |
| Two or More Races | 6.01% | 9.07% | 50.92% |
| White | 6.22% | 7.91% | 27.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 3.49% | 170.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |