Explore the Family Name Hsiang
The meaning of Hsiang
Chinese: variant of Xiang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hsiang in the United States?
The surname Hsiang has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 65,133 with 285 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, it had improved its rank to 63,873 with an increased count of 312 individuals carrying the surname. This represents a 1.93% improvement in ranking and a 9.47% surge in count over the decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #63,873 | 1.93% |
| Count | 285 | 312 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hsiang
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Hsiang surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group accounts for 91.99% of all Hsiangs in 2010, experiencing a small decrease from 94.04% in 2000. People identifying with two or more races make up 3.53% of individuals with this surname, an increase of 25.62% since 2000. Those identifying as White also saw a rise from 2.81% to 3.85%. It's noteworthy to mention that no individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.04% | 91.99% | -2.18% |
| White | 2.81% | 3.85% | 37.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 3.53% | 25.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |