Explore the Family Name Hy
The meaning of Hy
1. English: variant of High. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 解, based on its pronunciation in Taishanese, a variant of Cantonese, see Xie 2. 3. Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 郗, see Xi 5. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Heng, Hong, Sang, Dong, Khin, Kin, Kong, Man, Sin, Yong. Vietnamese Soi, Cong, Dang, Dau, Duoc, Mui, Nhi, Phu, Quyen, Tau.
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How common is the last name Hy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hy" has seen a gradual increase in popularity over the years in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 29,625 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 28,552, representing an upward movement of 3.62%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the "Hy" surname also saw an increase from 750 in 2000 to 835 in 2010, marking a growth of 11.33%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.28 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #28,552 | 3.62% |
| Count | 750 | 835 | 11.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hy
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hy", the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most bearers of this name identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group showed an increase from 76.53% in 2000 to 79.04% in 2010. The second largest ethnicity group was White, which decreased slightly from 18.8% in 2000 to 17.13% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races represented 3.2% in 2000, but dropped significantly to 1.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 1.2% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.53% | 79.04% | 3.28% |
| White | 18.8% | 17.13% | -8.88% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 1.92% | -40% |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.56% | 30% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |