Explore the Family Name Sieng
The meaning of Sieng
Cambodian: written សៀង, of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology (probably corresponding to one of the surnames Romanized as Shang).
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How common is the last name Sieng in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sieng has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Sieng ranked 67,725th in popularity and had a count of 272; by 2010, it jumped to rank 51,610 with a count of 403. The proportional increase per 100,000 people also rose from 0.1 to 0.14 during this decade, reflecting a 40% growth in frequency.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #51,610 | 23.79% |
| Count | 272 | 403 | 48.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.14 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sieng
In terms of ethnic identity, there's been a shift as well. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Sieng primarily identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase from 86.4% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010. However, there was a significant decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 7.72% to 3.23%. Similarly, those identifying as White decreased from 4.41% to 2.48%. Interestingly, there was a small but noteworthy emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname, which was not previously tracked in 2000 but represented 1.99% in 2010. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.4% | 92.31% | 6.84% |
| Two or More Races | 7.72% | 3.23% | -58.16% |
| White | 4.41% | 2.48% | -43.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |