Explore the Family Name Miu
The meaning of Miu
1. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 苗 and 繆, see Miao 1 and 2. 2. Romanian: from an altered form of Mihu, a pet form of the personal name Mihai. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Chi Wing, Ming, Kin, Ping, Siu Wah, Sung, Wai Lin, Yim, Yung, Bung, Hung, Tu. Romanian Nicolae.
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How common is the last name Miu in the United States?
The surname Miu has seen a rise in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name was ranked 48,665th but climbed to 43,732nd in 2010, marking a 10.14 percent increase. The count of people with this surname also rose from 407 in 2000 to 493 in 2010, representing a 21.13 percent increase. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Miu per 100,000 people grew by 13.33 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #43,732 | 10.14% |
| Count | 407 | 493 | 21.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miu
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Miu has also experienced some shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group of those bearing the Miu surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this percentage decreased from 77.15 in 2000 to 68.15 in 2010. There was an increase in representation among two or more races and White categories, going up by 65.12 and 35.88 percent respectively. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Miu surname bearers who identified as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.15% | 68.15% | -11.67% |
| White | 20.15% | 27.38% | 35.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.84% | 65.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |