Explore the Family Name Siao
The meaning of Siao
Chinese: variant of Xiao. It is also found in the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Siao in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Siao has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Siao was ranked as the 84,631st most popular surname, while in 2010, it rose to 64,054th place, reflecting an upward change of 24.31 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 206 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, marking an impressive increase of 50.97 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Siao per 100,000 in the population increased by 37.5 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #64,054 | 24.31% |
| Count | 206 | 311 | 50.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siao
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Siao identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, although this proportion decreased slightly from 91.75 percent in 2000 to 89.07 percent in 2010. During the same period, there has been an emergence of Siaos identifying with two or more races, going from 0 in 2000 to 2.89 percent in 2010. The proportion of Siaos identifying as White also increased from 3.4 percent to 4.5 percent, a rise of 32.35 percent. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.91 percent to 3.22 percent. Notably, there were no individuals with the Siao surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.75% | 89.07% | -2.92% |
| White | 3.4% | 4.5% | 32.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 3.22% | 10.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |