Explore the Family Name Miyahira
The meaning of Miyahira
Japanese: written 宮平 ‘shrine’ and ‘level’, rare in Japan proper, but more common in the Ryūkyū Islands; a topographic name probably denoting a shrine on a flat place rather than, as is more usual, on a hill. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Yasunobu, Eiichi, Fujiko, Ichiro, Kiyoshi, Koichi, Mitsuru, Miyoshi, Nanae, Nobuo, Tetsuo, Toshio.
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How common is the last name Miyahira in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Miyahira" saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,665th most popular but moved up to the rank of 48,256th by 2010, indicating an increase of 0.84 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 407 to 438 within the same period, representing a 7.62 percent rise. However, its proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #48,256 | 0.84% |
| Count | 407 | 438 | 7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miyahira
The ethnic identity associated with the Miyahira surname has seen some changes over time, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (87.22 percent), but this decreased to 79.45 percent by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, jumping from 5.16 percent to 11.87 percent. Those identifying as White fell from 4.91 percent to 2.97 percent, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic doubled from 2.70 percent to 5.48 percent. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained suppressed or unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.22% | 79.45% | -8.91% |
| Two or More Races | 5.16% | 11.87% | 130.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 5.48% | 102.96% |
| White | 4.91% | 2.97% | -39.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |