Explore the Family Name Miyashita
The meaning of Miyashita
Japanese: written 宮下 ‘(one who lives) below the shrine’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kei, Masashi, Norio, Sumio, Toshio, Akihiko, Chiaki, Fujie, Fumio, Fusako, Hideo, Hiroaki.
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How common is the last name Miyashita in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Miyashita dropped slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Miyashita ranked 67,936th in popularity among all surnames in the United States; by 2010, it had slipped to 68,949th. Despite this slight decline in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Miyashita increased from 271 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #68,949 | -1.49% |
| Count | 271 | 285 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miyashita
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Miyashita also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most noticeably, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased from 88.93% to 79.65%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 3.32% to 10.18%. The percentage of Whites with the surname Miyashita also increased from 4.06% to 6.32%. Hispanic representation saw a minor uptick from 3.69% to 3.86%. There were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the surname Miyashita in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.93% | 79.65% | -10.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 10.18% | 206.63% |
| White | 4.06% | 6.32% | 55.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 3.86% | 4.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |