Explore the Family Name Hirata
The meaning of Hirata
Japanese: written 平田 ‘peaceful rice paddy’. There are several families of this name, descended from the Taira, Sasaki, and Sakanoue clans, each of which has several branches of its own. It is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku and is found throughout Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hideo, Yoshio, Masao, Eiji, Hajime, Hiro, Kaoru, Katsumi, Kazuo, Kei, Makoto, Masaru.
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How common is the last name Hirata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hirata experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,087th most common, while in 2010, it dropped to the 18,614th spot, reflecting an 8.94% decrease in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 1,532 in 2000 to 1,479 in 2010, marking a 3.46% decline. Consequently, its representation per 100,000 people decreased by 12.28%, going from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,087 | #18,614 | -8.94% |
| Count | 1,532 | 1,479 | -3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.5 | -12.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirata
As for the ethnic identity attached to the surname Hirata, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 82.25% in 2000 to 76.27% in 2010, marking a 7.27% drop. However, those reporting two or more races increased significantly by 57.30%, growing from 7.05% in 2000 to 11.09% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained constant at 7.64%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 3.07% to 4.87%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.25% | 76.27% | -7.27% |
| Two or More Races | 7.05% | 11.09% | 57.3% |
| White | 7.64% | 7.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 4.87% | 58.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |