Explore the Family Name Hirahara
The meaning of Hirahara
Japanese: written 平原 ‘level plain’. It is found in Okinawa, and a family in eastern Japan is descended from the Seiwa Genji through the Ogasawara family.
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How common is the last name Hirahara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hirahara saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 75,938th in the year 2000, it climbed to 71,042nd by 2010, exhibiting a growth rate of 6.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 236 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, marking a 16.53% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #71,042 | 6.45% |
| Count | 236 | 275 | 16.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirahara
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hirahara also experienced shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 75.85% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander but this decreased to 69.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races increased significantly, from 6.78% to 14.55%. There was a slight decrease in the number of individuals identifying as White, from 7.63% to 6.91%, and Hispanic, from 9.32% to 9.09%. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged during the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 75.85% | 69.45% | -8.44% |
| Two or More Races | 6.78% | 14.55% | 114.6% |
| Hispanic | 9.32% | 9.09% | -2.47% |
| White | 7.63% | 6.91% | -9.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |