Explore the Family Name Teramoto
The meaning of Teramoto
Japanese: written 寺本 ‘(one who lives) near the Buddhist temple’. It is found mostly in western Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Atsuko, Nami, Takashi, Akihiko, Akio, Akira, Hidemi, Kazuo, Keiko, Kenso, Masato, Masayo.
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How common is the last name Teramoto in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Teramoto was ranked 57,544 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to a ranking of 59,742 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.82%. During that same period, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 331 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, reflecting a small growth rate of 2.11%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of Teramoto decreased by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #59,742 | -3.82% |
| Count | 331 | 338 | 2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teramoto
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Teramoto, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's observed that this surname is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, although there has been a slight decrease in this ethnicity group from 84.89% in 2000 to 79.88% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races, which grew from 8.16% to 12.43% during the decade. This surname is less frequently identified as White or Hispanic, but both these groups saw slight increases between 2000 and 2010, specifically a rise from 5.44% to 5.62% for Whites, and an increase from 1.51% to 2.07% for Hispanics. The surname did not have any representation among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.89% | 79.88% | -5.9% |
| Two or More Races | 8.16% | 12.43% | 52.33% |
| White | 5.44% | 5.62% | 3.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.07% | 37.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |