Explore the Family Name Kiang
The meaning of Kiang
Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 江 and 姜, see Jiang 1 and 3. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Ching-Hwa, Chuang, Hsing, Kang, Kwai, Miu, Pei, Tseng, Wei, Yun, Zang.
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How common is the last name Kiang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kiang has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 39,444 and slipped to 41,799 by 2010, indicating a change of -5.97%. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 525 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, a reduction of 0.95%. This data also shows that the proportion of people with the Kiang surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.26%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #41,799 | -5.97% |
| Count | 525 | 520 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiang
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kiang, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased marginally from 86.29% in 2000 to 86.54% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 12.73% over the same period. On the other hand, individuals identifying as White decreased significantly by 20.85%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2000, 1.92% of those with the Kiang surname did so in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.29% | 86.54% | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 4.95% | 5.58% | 12.73% |
| White | 7.05% | 5.58% | -20.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |