Explore the Family Name Morioka
The meaning of Morioka
Japanese: written 森岡 ‘forest hill’. It is mainly found in western Japan and the island of Okinawa. One family of Satsuma (now Kagoshima prefecture) were samurai. A few bearers may have taken the name of the city of Morioka, in Iwate prefecture in the far north, which is written 盛岡 ‘prosperous hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Makoto, Takashi, Asako, Haruko, Hideo, Hiroshi, Ichio, Isao, Katsuto, Kazuko, Keiko, Koji.
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How common is the last name Morioka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morioka has seen a decline from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Morioka was ranked as the 44,654th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 50,960th position, marking a decrease of 14.12%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname has also decreased from 453 to 409 during the same period, reflecting a reduction of 9.71%. The proportion of people named Morioka per 100k inhabitants fell by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #50,960 | -14.12% |
| Count | 453 | 409 | -9.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morioka
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Morioka between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this group has seen a decrease of 12.68%, from 87.64% in 2000 to 76.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races under this surname have significantly increased by 148.01%, from 5.52% to 13.69%. Noteworthy increases are also observed among White and Hispanic groups, by 45.82% and 40.74% respectively. There was no change within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.64% | 76.53% | -12.68% |
| Two or More Races | 5.52% | 13.69% | 148.01% |
| White | 4.19% | 6.11% | 45.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.42% | 40.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |