Explore the Family Name Taira
How common is the last name Taira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Taira saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Taira was ranked 30,324 in popularity with 728 individuals carrying the name, equating to 0.27 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 32,750 and the count of individuals also decreased to 701, which is about 0.24 per 100,000 people. This represents an 8% decrease in rank and a 3.71% drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #32,750 | -8% |
| Count | 728 | 701 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taira
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Taira also shifted during that same period, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname, 79.26%, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. This decreased to 74.89% by 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, up from 7.69% to 10.98%. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 5.49% to 4.71%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 6.46% to 8.42%. Notably, no one with the surname Taira identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.26% | 74.89% | -5.51% |
| Two or More Races | 7.69% | 10.98% | 42.78% |
| Hispanic | 6.46% | 8.42% | 30.34% |
| White | 5.49% | 4.71% | -14.21% |
| Black | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |