Explore the Family Name Miyata
The meaning of Miyata
Japanese: written 宮田 ‘rice paddy of the shrine’. It is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masaaki, Noboru, Noriyuki, Yuko, Aiko, Chiyo, Fumiko, Haruo, Hidefumi, Hirofumi, Hiroki, Hisako.
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How common is the last name Miyata in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Miyata was less popular in 2010 compared to 2000. It dropped from a rank of 37,534 in 2000 to 42,640 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 13.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 558 in 2000 to 508 in 2010, showing an 8.96% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Miyata per 100k fell by 19.05%, moving from 0.21 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #42,640 | -13.6% |
| Count | 558 | 508 | -8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miyata
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the Miyata surname. In 2000, the dominant ethnicity was Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 88.35%, although this percentage dropped slightly to 84.25% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 6.45% to 6.69%. The census data shows substantial growth in the number of individuals with Miyata surname identifying as White, which rose from 3.05% to 5.71%, and also as Hispanic, which increased from 1.79% to 3.15%. There were no changes in the Black category, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, as these percentages remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.35% | 84.25% | -4.64% |
| Two or More Races | 6.45% | 6.69% | 3.72% |
| White | 3.05% | 5.71% | 87.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.15% | 75.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |