Explore the Family Name Chiou
The meaning of Chiou
Chinese: variant of Qiu 1–5. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Jin, Yueh, Chee, Chen, Chen-Yu, Chien-Chung, Chiew, Ching, Chuen, Chun Sheng, Fu, Ning.
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How common is the last name Chiou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chiou has seen a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 26,566 in 2000 to 25,725 in 2010, marking a 3.17% increase. Furthermore, there was an 11.01% rise in the number of individuals bearing this surname from 863 in 2000 to 958 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.32 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #25,725 | 3.17% |
| Count | 863 | 958 | 11.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chiou
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Chiou surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group made up 93.05% of all Chious and, despite a slight decrease of 1.05%, it still represented the largest portion at 92.07% in 2010. The percentage of Chious identifying with two or more races rose significantly by 40.70% to 5.22% in 2010. There was a small decline within the White ethnic group from 2.78% to 1.98%. Notably, 0.73% identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.05% | 92.07% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 3.71% | 5.22% | 40.7% |
| White | 2.78% | 1.98% | -28.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |