Explore the Family Name Morishige
The meaning of Morishige
Japanese: written 森重 ‘forest’ and ‘heavy’. It is not common in Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Noboru, Eiko, Fumiko, Haruo, Iwao, Juichi, Kaoru, Katsumi, Kazuaki, Nobuo, Sachi, Shinsuke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morishige in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Morishige experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,679th and slipped to the 76,768th position by 2010, marking an 8.62% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 258 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, showing a 3.1% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #76,768 | -8.62% |
| Count | 258 | 250 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morishige
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Morishige also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of holders of the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group saw a small decrease from 81.78% in 2000 to 80.4% in 2010. During this same decade, the percentage identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 8.91% to 13.2%. White identifiers decreased from 6.59% to 4%, while the Hispanic category saw a minor increase from 2.33% to 2.4%. The percentages of those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.78% | 80.4% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 8.91% | 13.2% | 48.15% |
| White | 6.59% | 4% | -39.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.4% | 3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |