Explore the Family Name Kha
The meaning of Kha
1. Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 柯, see Ke 1. 2. Southeast Asian (Hmong): variant of Khang 1. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 賈, see Jia 1. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Hung, Long, Thanh, Dang, Duc, Nghia, Quoc, Tai Van, Trung, Anh, Chuoi, Chuong, Cui. Chinese Han, Hong, Hui, Kao, Man, Sen, Vang, Xai, Yia, Ying.
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How common is the last name Kha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kha has seen a significant increase in popularity within the United States. In 2000, it ranked as the 22,999th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 19,257th spot. This represents a jump of 16.27% over the decade. Furthermore, the number of occurrences of the surname also grew from 1,038 in 2000 to 1,408 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 35.65%. As a result, the proportion of people bearing the surname Kha per 100,000 individuals increased by 26.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,999 | #19,257 | 16.27% |
| Count | 1,038 | 1,408 | 35.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.48 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kha
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kha identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group accounted for 94.89% of all Khans, and by 2010, their representation had slightly increased to 97.66%, showing a change of 2.92%. The second largest ethnic identity group was those identifying with two or more races, however, their representation decreased drastically from 2.50% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010. Those identifying as White and Hispanic also saw decreases in their percentages, going from 1.16% to 0.71% and 0.77% to 0.64% respectively. There were no individuals with the Kha surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.89% | 97.66% | 2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 0.78% | -68.8% |
| White | 1.16% | 0.71% | -38.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 0.64% | -16.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |