Explore the Family Name Quiambao
The meaning of Quiambao
Filipino: disyllabic Chinese Filipino surname from Hokkien pronunciation of Chinese 欠 or khiàm ‘lacking’ or 鹹 or kiâm ‘stingy’ or ‘salty’ as the first element and possibly 賺 or báu ‘to make profit or earn money’ as the second element. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Renato, Alfredo, Felipe, Narciso, Rodolfo, Venancio, Adalia, Alberto, Arturo, Basilisa, Camila, Dominador.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quiambao in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quiambao has risen in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 27,646th in popularity and increased to 21,288th by 2010. This represents a significant growth of 23%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 820 in 2000 to 1,231 in 2010, marking an impressive increase of more than 50%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people increased by 40% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #21,288 | 23% |
| Count | 820 | 1,231 | 50.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.42 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quiambao
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quiambao, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of the bearers identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This category saw an increase from 90.73% in 2000 to 92.69% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased by just over 40%. Similarly, those who identify as white fell by 28.45%. There was a noticeable rise among those who identify as Hispanic, increasing by 84.55%, albeit from a relatively low base of 1.10% in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.73% | 92.69% | 2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 4.63% | 2.76% | -40.39% |
| White | 3.41% | 2.44% | -28.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.03% | 84.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |