Explore the Family Name Chih
The meaning of Chih
Chinese: variant of Chi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chih in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Chih" saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 87,729, with a count of 197 occurrences for every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 78,040, reflecting an 11.04% increase. The count also increased by about 24.37%, from 197 to 245, making the proportion per 100,000 rise from 0.07 to 0.08, a growth of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #78,040 | 11.04% |
| Count | 197 | 245 | 24.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chih
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the surname "Chih" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 92.39% of Chih's identified as such, increasing slightly to 93.88% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 9.61%, from 4.06% in 2000 to 3.67% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White also decreased significantly, from 3.55% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010, a decrease of 42.54%. No individuals bearing the Chih surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.39% | 93.88% | 1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 4.06% | 3.67% | -9.61% |
| White | 3.55% | 2.04% | -42.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |