Explore the Family Name Kuramoto
The meaning of Kuramoto
Japanese: written 蔵元, 倉本, and 蔵本 ‘(one who lives) near the storehouse’. All three main variants, having the same meaning and pronunciation, are found throughout Japan and in Okinawa. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Akira, Hideyuki, Junji, Kanji, Kazuhiko, Kazuhiro, Kenji, Masaharu, Masako, Masao, Masatake.
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How common is the last name Kuramoto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuramoto saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 55,237th in the year 2000 and fell to 58,481st by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 5.87%. The count of individuals with this surname remained nearly stable, declining from 348 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, an insignificant dip of just 0.29%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.13 Kuramotos in 2000 and 0.12 in 2010, representing a 7.69% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,481 | -5.87% |
| Count | 348 | 347 | -0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuramoto
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Kuramoto identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both census years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, the percentage declined slightly from 83.33% in 2000 to 80.98% in 2010. The percentages identifying as two or more races, white, and Hispanic all saw increases, with the two or more races category showing the most significant growth at 20.35%. The proportion identifying as white grew by 8.93%, while the Hispanic proportion increased by 15.51%. No individuals with the surname Kuramoto identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.33% | 80.98% | -2.82% |
| White | 6.61% | 7.2% | 8.93% |
| Two or More Races | 5.75% | 6.92% | 20.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 4.32% | 15.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |