Explore the Family Name Morikawa
The meaning of Morikawa
Japanese: written 森川 ‘forest river’. It is mainly found in western Japan and the island of Okinawa. One family of daimyō (feudal lords) of Owari (now part of Aichi prefecture) descended from the Minamoto clan through the Sasaki. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hideo, Hiroshi, Eiji, Minoru, Sumiko, Yoshito, Akemi, Akihiro, Akiko, Akira, Chie, Chiyo.
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How common is the last name Morikawa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morikawa ranked 31,014 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 32,365 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.36%. The count of individuals with this surname showed a slight increase from 708 in 2000 to 711 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 0.42%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a reduction from 0.26 to 0.24 over the same period, marking a decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #32,365 | -4.36% |
| Count | 708 | 711 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morikawa
According to the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals named Morikawa identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 81.07% in 2000 and 78.48% in 2010. This indicates a minor decrease of 3.19%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races increased from 7.77% in 2000 to 11.25% in 2010, a significant increase of 44.79%. For those who identified as White, there was a slight decrease from 8.62% to 7.45%, a drop of 13.57%. The proportion of Hispanics increased marginally from 2.26% to 2.67%, showing a growth of 18.14%. No individuals with the surname Morikawa identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.07% | 78.48% | -3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 7.77% | 11.25% | 44.79% |
| White | 8.62% | 7.45% | -13.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.67% | 18.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |