Explore the Family Name Hsing
The meaning of Hsing
Chinese: variant of Xing.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hsing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hsing has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 59,147 in 2000, it dropped to the 62,045th spot in 2010, reflecting a -4.9% change. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname saw a marginal increase from 320 to 323, indicating a 0.94% change in count. The proportion of people with the Hsing surname per 100,000 also decreased by -8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #62,045 | -4.9% |
| Count | 320 | 323 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hsing
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hsing surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.75% of all Hsings, although the proportion slightly fell to 96.90% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new entry in 2010 with 1.86% of people identifying as belonging to two or more races. This category was not present in the 2000 data. The percentages for White, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 98.75% | 96.9% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |