Explore the Family Name Kiu
The meaning of Kiu
Chinese: Cantonese form of the Chinese surname 喬, see Qiao 1.Cantonese form of the Chinese surname 矯, see Jiao 2.
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How common is the last name Kiu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kiu ranked 128,797 in popularity in the year 2000 with a count of 122 individuals. However, there is no recorded data for the years 2010 and beyond regarding the popularity of this name. The proportion per 100K for the year 2000 was 0.05, but subsequent years' information is not available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #0 | 0% |
| Count | 122 | 0 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiu
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname Kiu was primarily identified with the Asian/Pacific Islander community in the year 2000, accounting for 95.08% of those bearing the surname. As for other ethnic identities such as White, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races, there was no indication of Kiu being associated with these groups in the year 2000. Data for the year 2010 and any changes to ethnic identity distribution are not provided.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 95.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |