Explore the Family Name Matsuyama
How common is the last name Matsuyama in the United States?
The surname Matsuyama has seen a slight decrease in popularity since 2000, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Matsuyama ranked as the 50,801st most common surname, with a count of 386 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 54,178th and the count reduced marginally to 381. This indicates a change of -6.65% in the surname's overall popularity and a -1.3% change in the number of people with this surname. The proportion of individuals named Matsuyama per 100,000 people also decreased by -7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #54,178 | -6.65% |
| Count | 386 | 381 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matsuyama
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals with the Matsuyama surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 84.20% identified as such, which slightly decreased to 83.99% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races made up 7.77% in 2000, falling to 7.35% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 3.89% to 4.46% over the same period, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 4.15% to 4.20%. There were no changes recorded for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.2% | 83.99% | -0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 7.77% | 7.35% | -5.41% |
| White | 3.89% | 4.46% | 14.65% |
| Hispanic | 4.15% | 4.2% | 1.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |