Explore the Family Name Kho
The meaning of Kho
1. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 柯, see Ke 1. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 許, based on its Hokkien or Teochew pronunciation, see Xu 2. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 寇, see Kou 1. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 高, see Gao 1. 5. Filipino: of Chinese origin, see 2 above. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Jong, Young, Choon, Chung, Eng, Hwa, Kyung, Pheng, Ping, Pui, Seng, Sook Hee, Sook Ja, Sung, Teck, Wonkyu, Xeng. Spanish Ana, Corazon, Estrella, Rodrigo, Rogelio.
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How common is the last name Kho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kho has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kho ranked as the 28,548th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 23,785th place, marking a change of 16.68%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 786 in 2000 to 1,063 in 2010, a significant increase of 35.24%. This rise is further reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which increased by 24.14% over the same period, moving from 0.29 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,548 | #23,785 | 16.68% |
| Count | 786 | 1,063 | 35.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.36 | 24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kho
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Kho identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This percentage has remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 91.35% in 2000 to 91.53% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a small increase, from 3.82% to 4.05%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped by 10.11%, from 3.56% to 3.20%. The largest shift was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose by 60.94%, albeit from a low base of 0.64% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native was suppressed for data privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.35% | 91.53% | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.82% | 4.05% | 6.02% |
| White | 3.56% | 3.2% | -10.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.03% | 60.94% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |