Explore the Family Name Shiroma
The meaning of Shiroma
Japanese: written 城間 ‘(one who lives) between the castles’, apparently a Japanized form of the Okinawan names Gushikuma and Gusukuma, which have the same meaning. It is rare in Japan but more common in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Shigeru, Sumie, Takeo, Akira, Ayumi, Hideki, Hideo, Isamu, Jiro, Kiyoko, Koichi, Kosei.
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How common is the last name Shiroma in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shiroma decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shiroma was the 21,814th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had fallen to the 23,019th rank, marking a change of -5.52%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor decrease from 1,111 in 2000 to 1,110 in 2010, reflecting a -0.09% change. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people fell by -7.32% from 0.41 to 0.38 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,814 | #23,019 | -5.52% |
| Count | 1,111 | 1,110 | -0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiroma
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shiroma, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage decreased by -7.61% from 78.40% in 2000 to 72.43% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 39.11%, rising from 9.00% to 12.52% during the same decade. There was also an increase in the Hispanic population carrying this surname, from 4.86% to 6.40%, marking a 31.69% change. The proportion identifying as White dropped slightly, from 7.02% to 6.94%, a change of -1.14%. There were no changes in the proportions identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both remaining at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.4% | 72.43% | -7.61% |
| Two or More Races | 9% | 12.52% | 39.11% |
| White | 7.02% | 6.94% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 4.86% | 6.4% | 31.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |