Explore the Family Name Hirota
The meaning of Hirota
Japanese: written 広田 or 弘田 ‘wide rice paddy’. This is the name of an immigrant family in Japan from Paekche, an ancient Korean kingdom (15 BC–663 AD) with many close Japanese ties; also other families descended more recently from the Sasaki and Watarai clans. The name is mainly found in west-central Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. It is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akira, Hitoshi, Yoshikazu, Chiyoko, Hanayo, Harumi, Haruo, Hideo, Hideyuki, Junichi, Junko, Keiko.
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How common is the last name Hirota in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hirota saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 40,465th in 2000, it slipped to 41,038th by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 1.42%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Hirota surname did increase during this time period, from 509 to 531, marking an increase of 4.32%. Despite this increase, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 individuals, the prevalence of the Hirota surname decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #41,038 | -1.42% |
| Count | 509 | 531 | 4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirota
The ethnic identity associated with the Hirota surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Hiritas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage dropped from 76.82% to 70.06%. The second largest group identified as having two or more races, increasing from 12.18% to 14.31%. The percentage of Hiritas identifying as White and Hispanic also increased, from 5.89% to 7.72%, and 5.11% to 7.91%, respectively. Individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.82% | 70.06% | -8.8% |
| Two or More Races | 12.18% | 14.31% | 17.49% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 7.91% | 54.79% |
| White | 5.89% | 7.72% | 31.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |