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

Murashige, 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 Murashige surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murashige in America

Murashige is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murashige surname appeared 218 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 Murashige.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murashige 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 Murashige

The surname Murashige originates from Japan, with its roots dating back to the feudal era of the 12th to 19th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "mura," meaning village or town, and "shige," which can be translated as flourishing or prosperous. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a thriving or prosperous village or community.

In ancient Japanese historical records, variations of the name can be found, such as Murashige and Murashike. These spellings likely evolved over time due to regional dialects and slight alterations in pronunciation. Unfortunately, there are no known references to the name Murashige in significant historical documents like the Kojiki or Nihon Shoki, the oldest chronicles of Japanese history.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Murashige can be found in the late 16th century, when a samurai warrior named Murashige Araki served under the renowned daimyo (feudal lord) Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Araki Murashige was a skilled military commander and played a significant role in several battles during the Sengoku period of Japan.

Another notable figure bearing the Murashige name was Tatsuo Murashige, a renowned Japanese-American botanist and plant physiologist. Born in 1922, Murashige co-developed the Murashige and Skoog plant culture medium, a groundbreaking technique for plant tissue culture that revolutionized the field of plant biotechnology. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 90.

In the realm of literature, Murasaki Murashige was a Japanese novelist and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, gained critical acclaim and contributed to the literary landscape of Japan during her time.

Another noteworthy individual was Kenji Murashige, a Japanese-American physicist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II. Born in 1901, Murashige played a crucial role in advancing radar systems for the U.S. military, aiding in the war effort.

Lastly, Masahiro Murashige was a Japanese businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Murashige Corporation, a successful electronics manufacturing company based in Tokyo. Born in 1935, Murashige's innovative approach and business acumen helped establish his company as a leading player in the industry during the latter half of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murashige

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

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

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