Explore the Family Name Muranaka
How common is the last name Muranaka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muranaka saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 51,024 to 51,941, reflecting a change of -1.8%. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 4.17% during the same period, rising from 384 people in 2000 to 400 people in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #51,941 | -1.8% |
| Count | 384 | 400 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muranaka
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muranaka, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was a significant shift between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, this segment decreased by 8.39 percentage points, from 85.42% to 78.25%. On the other hand, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities experienced a substantial increase, more than doubling from 5.73% to 11.50%. The White ethnicity segment also saw an increase, going up by 16.60%, from 7.29% to 8.50%. A small portion of the Muranaka population began identifying as Hispanic in 2010, while the segments identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.42% | 78.25% | -8.39% |
| Two or More Races | 5.73% | 11.5% | 100.7% |
| White | 7.29% | 8.5% | 16.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |