Explore the Family Name Miyoshi
The meaning of Miyoshi
Japanese: variously written, usually 三好 ‘three’ and ‘good’. It is also found in the Ryūkyū Islands. Different families descend variously from the Minamoto and Fujiwara clans, and from a family of the ancient Korean kingdom of Paekche. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Mitsuru, Hiroko, Takashi, Toru, Yasuyo, Akihito, Akito, Ayumu, Chiemi, Emiko, Hideaki.
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How common is the last name Miyoshi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Miyoshi has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Miyoshi ranked 45,149th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 45,412th, indicating a change of -0.58%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Miyoshi increased by 5.37% from 447 in 2000 to 471 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people named Miyoshi per 100k decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #45,412 | -0.58% |
| Count | 447 | 471 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miyoshi
In terms of ethnicity, individuals with the surname Miyoshi were predominantly of Asian/Pacific Islander identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Miyoshis who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly rose from 76.06% to 77.71%. The second most common ethnic identity among Miyoshis was "Two or more races," which accounted for about 11% in both years. Those identifying as White comprised around 10% in 2000, but this figure dropped to approximately 9% in 2010. The smallest group were those identifying as Hispanic, which declined from 1.57% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. There were no individuals named Miyoshi who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.06% | 77.71% | 2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 11.19% | 11.04% | -1.34% |
| White | 10.29% | 9.34% | -9.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.27% | -19.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |