Explore the Family Name Ky
The meaning of Ky
1. Vietnamese (Kỳ): from the Chinese surname 祁, see Qi 2. 2. Vietnamese (Kỷ): from the Chinese surname 紀, see Ji 1. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Hoa, Hong, Sun, Bau, Cau, Chanh, Dieu, Duc, Dung, Duong, Dzung, Hoang, Hung, Hung Quoc, Pheng. Southeast Asian Chin, Chou, Kam, Lim, Pao, Sang, Song, Teng, Tuong.
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How common is the last name Ky in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ky has seen a steady increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name climbed from 26,306 to 24,137, marking an ascent of 8.25%. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 873 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased by over 19% to 1,042 people in 2010. This growth is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which grew from 0.32 to 0.35, indicating a rise of 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,306 | #24,137 | 8.25% |
| Count | 873 | 1,042 | 19.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.35 | 9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ky
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ky reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. An overwhelming majority of those with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 86.14% in 2000 to 92.13% in 2010. At the same time, those identifying as two or more races decreased dramatically from 5.5% to just 2.02%. Similarly, the percentage of Whites with this surname dropped from 5.15% to 2.02%. The Hispanic representation was completely erased, falling from 1.72% to 0%, while the Black community saw a new representation at 2.78% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.14% | 92.13% | 6.95% |
| Black | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.5% | 2.02% | -63.27% |
| White | 5.15% | 2.02% | -60.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |