Explore the Family Name Hsia
The meaning of Hsia
Chinese: variant of Xia. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Ching, Chiu, Liang, Ming, Pei, Shu, Yuan, Chen, Chen-Li, Cheng, Chengyu, Cheung.
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How common is the last name Hsia in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hsia has seen a slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hsia ranked as the 20,763rd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had improved to the 20,739th rank showing an increase of 0.12%. The number of individuals with the Hsia surname also grew during this period from 1,183 in 2000 to 1,275 in 2010, marking a 7.78% increase. However, when examining its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of 2.27%, from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,763 | #20,739 | 0.12% |
| Count | 1,183 | 1,275 | 7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hsia
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals with the Hsia surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 94.84% to 93.25%. A rise was observed in those identifying with two or more races, increasing from 2.45% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as White, rising from 1.44% to 2.12%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 1.27% to 1.41%. No individuals with the Hsia surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.84% | 93.25% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 3.06% | 24.9% |
| White | 1.44% | 2.12% | 47.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.41% | 11.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |