Find out how popular the last name Muramatsu is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Muramatsu.

Muramatsu, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Muramatsu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muramatsu in America

Muramatsu is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muramatsu surname appeared 212 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Muramatsu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muramatsu to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Muramatsu

The surname Muramatsu has its origins in Japan and dates back several centuries. It is a locational name derived from the Japanese words "mura" meaning village and "matsu" meaning pine tree, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name likely hailed from a village where pine trees were prevalent.

One of the earliest records of the Muramatsu name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE) documents, which mention a samurai warrior named Muramatsu Norisuke who served under the prominent Minamoto clan. This indicates that the name had already gained recognition among the military nobility of that era.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Muramatsu family played a significant role in the administration of the Tosa domain, located in present-day Kochi Prefecture. Notably, Muramatsu Yoshikiyo (1601-1670) served as a chief retainer and advisor to the Tosa lords, contributing to the region's governance and development.

In the late 19th century, Muramatsu Toyo (1844-1923) gained prominence as a skilled swordsmith who revived the traditional Japanese sword-making techniques. His work helped preserve this important aspect of Japan's cultural heritage and earned him recognition as a Living National Treasure.

Another notable figure with the Muramatsu surname was Muramatsu Bunraku (1878-1965), a renowned playwright and author who made significant contributions to the modern Japanese literary scene. His plays and novels explored themes of societal change and human emotions, earning him critical acclaim.

In the field of sports, Muramatsu Yasuhiro (1958-2022) achieved remarkable success as a professional baseball player. He played for the Yakult Swallows and was a four-time All-Star, known for his batting prowess and defensive skills.

While the Muramatsu name has its roots in Japan, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Japanese culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muramatsu

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Muramatsu.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Muramatsu was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Muramatsu has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Muramatsu was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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