Explore the Family Name Phay
The meaning of Phay
1. Cambodian: written ៃផ, corresponding to the Khmer word denoting a small piece of Thai money formerly used in Cambodia. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 彭, possibly based on its pronunciation in Hainanese dialect, see Peng 1. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 費, see Fei 1.
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How common is the last name Phay in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Phay, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has grown between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Phay was ranked 55,971 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had climbed to 50,467—a rise of 9.83%. The number of individuals carrying the Phay surname also increased significantly over the decade, from 342 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, a growth of 21.05%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people saw a small increase as well, going from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #50,467 | 9.83% |
| Count | 342 | 414 | 21.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phay
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Phay, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 60.23% of those with the Phay surname identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander. This percentage rose to 69.08% in 2010, an increase of 14.69%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Phays who identify as having two or more races decreased dramatically from 6.14% to 1.93%, a drop of 68.57%. The proportion of Phays identifying as White declined from 32.16% to 26.09%, a decrease of 18.87%. In 2010, a small fraction (1.93%) of Phays reported their ethnicity as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000. There were no Phays who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 60.23% | 69.08% | 14.69% |
| White | 32.16% | 26.09% | -18.87% |
| Two or More Races | 6.14% | 1.93% | -68.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |