Explore the Family Name Chiem
The meaning of Chiem
Vietnamese (Chiêm): from the Chinese surname 詹, see Zhan 1. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Anh, Bao, Binh, Chau, Du Van, Hanh, Hen, Hia, Hoa, Hoang Thanh, Hung, Khen. Chinese Chi, Chu, Ho, Hong, Man, Xia.
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How common is the last name Chiem in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chiem saw a marked increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 34,038 in popularity but improved its standing by 3.78% to reach 32,750 in 2010. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased by 11.09%, rising from 631 to 701 individuals within that decade. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 4.35%, moving from 0.23 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,038 | #32,750 | 3.78% |
| Count | 631 | 701 | 11.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chiem
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chiem, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is overwhelmingly Asian/Pacific Islander. This group's representation increased slightly from 96.20% in 2000 to 97.86% in 2010. Simultaneously, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased dramatically by 69.82%, dropping from 2.85% to 0.86%. The proportion of White individuals bearing the surname Chiem also decreased, albeit less dramatically, from 0.79% in 2000 to 0.71% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 96.2% | 97.86% | 1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 0.86% | -69.82% |
| White | 0.79% | 0.71% | -10.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |