Explore the Family Name Masuda
The meaning of Masuda
Japanese: written mainly 益田 ‘increasing rice paddy’. It is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Tokuo, Koji, Hiroshi, Kenji, Kiyoshi, Mitsuo, Satoshi, Shigeru, Akira, Chieko, Isao, Junji.
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How common is the last name Masuda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Masuda has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 15,177th most popular in the United States with 1,783 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 16,993rd with only 1,672 individuals holding the name, indicating a 6.23% decrease in the count. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 13.64%, from 0.66 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,177 | #16,993 | -11.97% |
| Count | 1,783 | 1,672 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.57 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masuda
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the highest proportion of individuals with the surname Masuda identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, though there was a decline of 6.32% over the decade. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races increased by 33.88%, rising from 7.91% to 10.59%. Those identifying as White also saw an increase, from 8.97% to 10.11%. A smaller increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 2.97% to 3.59%. No individuals with the surname Masuda identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.87% | 74.82% | -6.32% |
| Two or More Races | 7.91% | 10.59% | 33.88% |
| White | 8.97% | 10.11% | 12.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.59% | 20.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |