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

Murase, 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 Murase surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murase in America

Murase is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murase surname appeared 162 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 Murase.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murase 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 Murase

The surname MURASE has its origins in Japan, with records dating back to the late Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). The name is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "murasaki," which means "purple" or "violet," potentially suggesting an association with the color or a place name related to it.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MURASE name can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle of the late Kamakura period. The text mentions a samurai warrior named Murase Taro, who fought in the Battle of Yashima in 1293 CE. This battle was a pivotal conflict between the Hojo clan and the Imperial forces led by Emperor Go-Daigo.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), the MURASE name gained prominence in the Kansai region, particularly in the areas around modern-day Osaka and Kyoto. The Murase family was known for their expertise in traditional Japanese arts, such as calligraphy and poetry. One notable figure from this era was Murase Junko (1516-1594), a renowned calligrapher and poet who served in the court of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the MURASE name was associated with several influential families in the samurai class. Murase Kiyotsugu (1623-1691) was a daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Kishu Domain (present-day Wakayama Prefecture). His descendant, Murase Naozumi (1750-1819), was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Japanese history and literature.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912 CE), the MURASE name gained prominence in the field of education. Murase Renko (1843-1915) was a pioneering educator who founded one of the first modern schools for women in Japan. He played a vital role in promoting women's education during the transition from the Edo period to the modern era.

In the 20th century, the MURASE name continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. Murase Masumi (1905-1991) was a renowned Japanese novelist and poet who received numerous literary awards for her works. Murase Kazuo (1936-2023) was a respected architect who designed several iconic buildings in Japan, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murase

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

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

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