Explore the Family Name Hsueh
The meaning of Hsueh
Chinese: variant of Xue. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Chung, Ping, Chao, Chi, Chia, Ching Ling, Feng, Hsing, Hsun, Hui, Jung, Kan, Kang, Yeh.
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How common is the last name Hsueh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hsueh has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, Hsueh moved up from the 28194th position to the 26747th, marking an increase of 5.13%. The count of people bearing the surname also grew by 13.89% from 799 individuals in 2000 to 910 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.3 to 0.31 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #26,747 | 5.13% |
| Count | 799 | 910 | 13.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.31 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hsueh
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hsueh. The Asian/Pacific Islander category dominates, accounting for 95.49% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.38% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races showed an increase of 12% within the same period. In contrast, the proportion identifying as White declined by 4.67%. However, it's important to note that there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 95.49% | 95.38% | -0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 3.08% | 12% |
| White | 1.5% | 1.43% | -4.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |