Explore the Family Name Matsunaga
The meaning of Matsunaga
Japanese: written 松永 ‘pine tree’ and ‘long time’. It is a habitational name from two villages in Fukui and Mie prefectures and is mainly found in the islands of Kyūshū and Okinawa. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Takeshi, Haruo, Katsuo, Shiro, Takashi, Takehisa, Yutaka, Aiko, Daisuke, Eiko, Harumi, Hideaki.
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How common is the last name Matsunaga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matsunaga experienced a slight change between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking has slightly decreased by 3.68% from 27970 in 2000 to 28998 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.49%, going from 807 to 819. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decrease of 6.67%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #28,998 | -3.68% |
| Count | 807 | 819 | 1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matsunaga
In terms of ethnicity, the Matsunaga surname is predominantly associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander group, accounting for 82.78% in 2010, down by 3.33% from 85.63% in 2000. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a significant increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, a jump of 78.46%. Conversely, those self-identifying as white have seen a decline of 23.02%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise of 20.63%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.63% | 82.78% | -3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 5.2% | 9.28% | 78.46% |
| White | 6.82% | 5.25% | -23.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.69% | 20.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |