Explore the Family Name Yonemura
The meaning of Yonemura
Japanese: written 米村 ‘rice village’. It is found in Okinawa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yonemura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yonemura experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,713th in commonality among surnames in the United States and by 2010, it fell to 62,903rd, marking a 1.93% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 304 to 318 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 4.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #62,903 | -1.93% |
| Count | 304 | 318 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yonemura
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Yonemura surname. A significant majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, which decreased from 79.93% in 2000 to 71.38% in 2010, showing a 10.70% drop. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 27.44%, moving from 10.86% to 13.84%. The White demographic grew 27.53%, increasing from 5.92% to 7.55%. The most notable change was seen in the Hispanic category, which saw an impressive rise of 173.48%, albeit from a small base of 2.30% in 2000 to 6.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.93% | 71.38% | -10.7% |
| Two or More Races | 10.86% | 13.84% | 27.44% |
| White | 5.92% | 7.55% | 27.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 6.29% | 173.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |