Explore the Family Name Kien
The meaning of Kien
1. German and Dutch: variant of Kuhn. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. Vietnamese (Kiên): possibly derived from a male personal name (written as 堅 in Chinese, meaning ‘strong’). 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 江, see Jiang 1. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Diem, Duc, Duong, Hoang, Huy, Huynh, Khanh, Kinh, Quoc, Rinh, Thanh, Tri Minh. Chinese Hong, Hon. German Erwin, Klaus. Dutch Pieter.
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How common is the last name Kien in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kien has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kien was ranked 42,437th most popular surname but climbed to the 37,180th position by 2010, reflecting a 12.39% increase in rank. The number of people who bear this surname also increased from 481 to 600, a growth rate of 24.74%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Kien surname per 100,000 people rose by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #37,180 | 12.39% |
| Count | 481 | 600 | 24.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kien
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kien, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Kien surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with an increase from 59.88% to 68.33%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a rise, from 3.74% to 4.83%. However, there was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as White, from 33.26% to 24%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also decreased from 1.87% to 1.33%. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic or Black remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 59.88% | 68.33% | 14.11% |
| White | 33.26% | 24% | -27.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.74% | 4.83% | 29.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.33% | -28.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |