Explore the Family Name Muramoto
The meaning of Muramoto
Japanese: written 村本 ‘(one who lives) at the base of the village’. It is found throughout Japan, but not in large numbers. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Toshio, Hideto, Takeo, Hideko, Hideo, Hiroko, Hisato, Itsuo, Jiro, Kameko, Kazumasa, Masaji.
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How common is the last name Muramoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muramoto has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Muramoto was ranked 40,622nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 43,151st, a change of -6.23 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 507 in 2000 to 501 in 2010, a decline of -1.18 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Muramoto surname per 100,000 people also reduced by -10.53 percent from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #43,151 | -6.23% |
| Count | 507 | 501 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muramoto
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Muramoto, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw a minor decline of -1.60 percent from 85.80 percent in 2000 to 84.43 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races from 4.93 percent to 6.39 percent, a change of 29.61 percent. The percentage of those identifying as White also increased from 5.72 percent to 6.39 percent, an uptick of 11.71 percent. Conversely, the percentage of Hispanics decreased by -22.69 percent from 3.35 percent to 2.59 percent. During both census periods, no individual with the Muramoto surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.8% | 84.43% | -1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4.93% | 6.39% | 29.61% |
| White | 5.72% | 6.39% | 11.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 2.59% | -22.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |