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

Muramoto, 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 Muramoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muramoto in America

Muramoto is the 43151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muramoto surname appeared 501 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 Muramoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muramoto 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 Muramoto

The surname Muramoto is of Japanese origin. It is believed to have originated in the late 16th or early 17th century, during the Edo period in Japan. The name is derived from the Japanese words "mura" meaning village and "moto" meaning origin or source. Thus, the name Muramoto likely referred to someone who hailed from the original or founding village of a particular area.

Some of the earliest documented references to the name Muramoto can be found in ancient Japanese census records and family registries from the 17th and 18th centuries. These records were meticulously kept by local officials and provide valuable insights into the history and spread of surnames across different regions of Japan.

One notable early bearer of the Muramoto surname was Muramoto Katsushige (1630-1701), a prominent samurai warrior and retainer of the powerful Shimazu clan in the Satsuma Domain (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture). Katsushige earned a reputation for his bravery and military prowess during various campaigns and battles of the era.

Another historical figure with the Muramoto surname was Muramoto Yoshinaga (1778-1845), a renowned Confucian scholar and educator from the late Edo period. Yoshinaga established several prominent schools and academies, where he taught and helped shape the intellectual landscape of his time.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Japan underwent rapid modernization and industrialization, the Muramoto surname spread to various urban centers. Muramoto Kiyoshi (1892-1967), a successful businessman and industrialist from Tokyo, played a significant role in the development of Japan's manufacturing sector during this period.

The name Muramoto also has a connection to the world of arts and literature. Muramoto Takeshi (1921-2006), a celebrated author and poet, was known for his evocative works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His literary legacy continues to be celebrated and studied in Japan and beyond.

Throughout its history, the Muramoto surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of Japanese society and culture. While the name may have evolved and spread over time, its origins can be traced back to the villages and communities that gave birth to this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muramoto

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

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 Muramoto 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 Muramoto 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 Muramoto was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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