Explore the Family Name Matsuoka
The meaning of Matsuoka
Japanese: written 松岡 ‘pine tree hill’, usually denoting a sacred hilltop grove. It is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands (small Shintō shrines, always surrounded by trees and usually on hilltops, are found all over the country). See also Matsuda and Matsumoto. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Masao, Miyoko, Seiki, Shiro, Takao, Yukio, Aiko, Akifumi, Akihiro, Akiko, Chiaki.
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How common is the last name Matsuoka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matsuoka saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Matsuoka ranked as the 23,037th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the rank of 24,736, indicating a 7.38% decrease in rank. The actual count of people with the surname also decreased slightly during this time, from 1,036 people in 2000 to 1,008 in 2010, representing a 2.7% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Matsuoka per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population fell by 10.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,037 | #24,736 | -7.38% |
| Count | 1,036 | 1,008 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.34 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matsuoka
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Matsuoka identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. However, this percentage decreased from 86.20% to 78.97% over the decade. During the same period, there was an increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races, which rose by 60.36%, and those identifying as White, which increased by 40.96%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic under the Matsuoka surname also grew by 43.98%. Conversely, no Matsuoka individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.2% | 78.97% | -8.39% |
| Two or More Races | 7.24% | 11.61% | 60.36% |
| White | 4.15% | 5.85% | 40.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 3.47% | 43.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |