Explore the Family Name Sien
The meaning of Sien
Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 冼 (see Xian 1) and 單 (see Shan 1). Compare Sian.
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How common is the last name Sien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sien has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,583rd most common surname in America but dropped to 54,990th by 2010, marking a 6.6% decrease. The number of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased from 379 to 374, reflecting a -1.32% change. As for its proportion per 100k people, it descended from 0.14 to 0.13, showing a decrease of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #54,990 | -6.6% |
| Count | 379 | 374 | -1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sien
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift between 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation among those with the Sien surname increased by 16.61%, moving from 38.52% to 44.92%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped by 11.75%, falling from 57.26% to 50.53%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname grouping, starting at 0% in 2000 and rising to 1.87% in 2010. Those holding multiple racial identities dipped significantly by 53.35%, while the percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained static at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.26% | 50.53% | -11.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 38.52% | 44.92% | 16.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.43% | 1.6% | -53.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |