Explore the Family Name Matsui
The meaning of Matsui
Japanese: written 松井 ‘pine tree well’. It is an ancient name found mainly in west-central Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kunio, Masato, Takashi, Akira, Hiroshi, Nobuo, Osamu, Takeshi, Tamotsu, Tetsuo, Toshiyuki, Yu.
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How common is the last name Matsui in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Matsui" saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Matsui was ranked 22,891 in popularity with 1,044 individuals carrying this surname, representing 0.39 per 100k of the population. By 2010, although the count increased to 1,059 people sharing the name, the surname's rank dropped slightly to 23,852, and its proportion per 100k fell by 7.69% to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,891 | #23,852 | -4.2% |
| Count | 1,044 | 1,059 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matsui
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Matsui" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage dropped from 86.3% in 2000 to 81.59% in 2010. The data also showed an increase in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, rising from 7.66% in 2000 to 10.1% in 2010. There was also an uptick in those identifying as White, from 5.08% to 6.33%, and Hispanic, which saw a significant rise from 0.57% to 1.79%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.3% | 81.59% | -5.46% |
| Two or More Races | 7.66% | 10.1% | 31.85% |
| White | 5.08% | 6.33% | 24.61% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.79% | 214.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |