Explore the Family Name Virata
The meaning of Virata
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Virata in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Virata has been on a steady rise in the United States. In 2000, Virata ranked 80,812 in the list of most common surnames, but by 2010, it moved up to the 68,547th position, marking an increase of 15.18%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname Virata saw a significant increase from 218 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 31.65%. Moreover, for every 100,000 people, approximately 0.1 were named Virata in 2010, compared to 0.08 in 2000, representing a 25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #68,547 | 15.18% |
| Count | 218 | 287 | 31.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Virata
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Virata. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although there was a decrease in this group from 83.49% in 2000 to 72.47% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities remarkably increased from 7.8% to 14.98% within the same period. There was also an increase in the percentage of individuals who identify as White, from 5.50% in 2000 to 9.06% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose slightly from 2.29% to 2.79%. The data showed no individuals with the surname Virata identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.49% | 72.47% | -13.2% |
| Two or More Races | 7.8% | 14.98% | 92.05% |
| White | 5.5% | 9.06% | 64.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.79% | 21.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |