Explore the Family Name Liaw
The meaning of Liaw
Chinese: variant of Liao. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Wen, Chi Yung, Feng, Hsu, Jiin, Nae, Shuming, Weicheng, Yee, Yoon, Yuan.
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How common is the last name Liaw in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Liaw saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Liaw was ranked as the 47,308th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 41,657th spot, marking an 11.95% growth in its ranking. Moreover, the number of individuals with this surname grew by almost 24%, from 422 people in 2000 to 522 in 2010. This shift also reflected an increase in the proportion of people named Liaw per 100,000 population, which rose from 0.16 to 0.18 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #41,657 | 11.95% |
| Count | 422 | 522 | 23.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liaw
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Liaw also shifted slightly over the same time period, as highlighted by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 93.36% to 91.38%. There was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as two or more races, which rose from 3.08% to 4.60%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as white decreased from 3.55% to 2.68%. Lastly, the 2010 Census showed a new appearance of Hispanic identification at 1.15%, whereas there were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identification among individuals with the surname Liaw in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.36% | 91.38% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 4.6% | 49.35% |
| White | 3.55% | 2.68% | -24.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |