Explore the Family Name Khiev
The meaning of Khiev
Cambodian: written ខៀវ, from a Khmer word meaning ‘blue’, which is of Thai origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Khiev in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Khiev has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name surged from 49,249th place to 41,426th place, marking an upward shift of 15.88%. In terms of count, the number of people bearing the surname Khiev also expanded from 401 in 2000 to 525 in 2010, representing a growth of 30.92%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people rose by 20%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #41,426 | 15.88% |
| Count | 401 | 525 | 30.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khiev
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Khiev identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased from 91.02% in 2000 to 93.14% in 2010, showing a rise of 2.33%. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races declined by 34.16%, going from 7.23% in 2000 to 4.76% in 2010. White representation also saw a decrease of 24.00%, dropping from 1.25% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. Hispanic representation was nonexistent in 2000, but by 2010, it accounted for 0.95% of the Khievs. Black identification remained at 0% for both years, as did American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.02% | 93.14% | 2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 7.23% | 4.76% | -34.16% |
| White | 1.25% | 0.95% | -24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |