Explore the Family Name Imamura
The meaning of Imamura
Japanese: written 今村 ‘the present village’. This is a common placename and surname throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Atsushi, Haruo, Hiroshi, Junko, Tomoko, Yoko, Yumiko, Atsuko, Chie, Fumie, Hideyuki, Hiroko.
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How common is the last name Imamura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Imamura saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank shifted from 30,483 in 2000 to 32,031 in 2010, marking a change of -5.08 percent. The actual count of people with the Imamura surname also diminished slightly, going from 723 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, a marginal decline of -0.41 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -11.11 percent from 0.27 to 0.24 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,483 | #32,031 | -5.08% |
| Count | 723 | 720 | -0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imamura
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Imamura surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 82.30 percent to 78.19 percent. Interestingly, there was a significant growth percentage-wise in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 7.19 percent in 2000 to 10.00 percent in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as white also increased from 6.64 percent to 8.19 percent over the decade. The Hispanic representation remained virtually static, changing only slightly from 3.60 percent to 3.61 percent. No individuals with the surname Imamura identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.3% | 78.19% | -4.99% |
| Two or More Races | 7.19% | 10% | 39.08% |
| White | 6.64% | 8.19% | 23.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 3.61% | 0.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |