Explore the Family Name Chiao
The meaning of Chiao
Chinese: 1. variant of Jiao. 2. variant of Qiao. 3. variant Romanization of the surname 趙, see Zhao 1. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Hsi, Meng, Cheng, Chia, Chu, Hui Ming, I-Chun, Jia, Sheng, Shu-Ying, Xin, Ya, Chung, Chang, Pao.
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How common is the last name Chiao in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chiao showed a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, it improved from 39,824th place in 2000 to 36,204th place in 2010, marking a 9.09 percent change. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 519 to 619, a 19.27 percent increase during this period. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Chiao per 100,000 population also increased by 10.53 percent during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #36,204 | 9.09% |
| Count | 519 | 619 | 19.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chiao
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Chiao identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Although there was a slight drop of 0.62 percent from 2000 to 2010, the percentage remained high at 94.02 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly by 34.07 percent. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw an increase of 42 percent over the decade. Notably, no changes were recorded among Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives bearing the Chiao surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.61% | 94.02% | -0.62% |
| White | 2.5% | 3.55% | 42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 1.78% | -34.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |