Explore the Family Name Shyu
The meaning of Shyu
Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 徐 and 許, see Xu 1 and 2. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Ching, Ching-Mei, Liching, Ling, Mei-Fang, Ming, Rong, Shih, Wei.
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How common is the last name Shyu in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shyu has grown in popularity in the United States over a decade. As per the 2000 census, Shyu ranked 51,233 in terms of frequency, with 382 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the name's rank improved to 48,256, and the count increased to 438, marking a growth of 14.66 percent over the decade. The proportion of individuals with the Shyu surname for every 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #48,256 | 5.81% |
| Count | 382 | 438 | 14.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shyu
On analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shyu based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is evident that the majority of individuals carrying this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group represented 97.12 percent of all Shyus, and it slightly increased to 97.49 percent by 2010. A small fraction identified under two or more races in 2000, but there isn't any data available for this category in 2010. The percentage of Shyus identifying as White was zero in 2000, but it rose to 1.37 percent by 2010. However, no Shyus identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 97.12% | 97.49% | 0.38% |
| White | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |