Explore the Family Name Kia
The meaning of Kia
1. Iranian: from the archaic Persian title kiyā ‘lord, ruler, king’, forming the second part (originally a suffix) of compound names such as Mahdavikia or Mahdavi Kia (see Mahdavi). The surname may also be from the personal name Kiyā, based on the same word. 2. Chinese: Teochew or Hokkien form of the surname 賈, see Jia 1.
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How common is the last name Kia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kia' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 48,196th most popular surname and dropped to the 55,505th spot in 2010, marking a decrease of 15.17%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 412 to 370 during this period, translating into a decrease of 10.19%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named 'Kia' per 100,000 also declined by 13.33% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #55,505 | -15.17% |
| Count | 412 | 370 | -10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kia
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kia', based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was a notable decrease in the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, dropping from 40.53% to 19.46%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased substantially from 38.11% to 53.24%, making it the predominant ethnicity for this surname in 2010. The representation of those with two or more races and Hispanics also rose by 25.93% and 19.62% respectively. Notably, in 2010, there emerged a small percentage (4.86%) of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, whereas this group was unrepresented in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.11% | 53.24% | 39.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 40.53% | 19.46% | -51.99% |
| Two or More Races | 14.81% | 18.65% | 25.93% |
| Black | 0% | 4.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 3.78% | 19.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |