Explore the Family Name Siew
The meaning of Siew
Chinese: 1. variant of Siu. 2. variant Romanization of the surname 修, possibly based on its Hokkien or Taiwanese pronunciation, see Xiu 1.
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How common is the last name Siew in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Siew has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, the Siew surname ranked 69,854 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 61,745, marking an 11.61% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 262 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, a rise of 24.05%. The proportion of people named Siew per 100,000 also grew by 10.0% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #61,745 | 11.61% |
| Count | 262 | 325 | 24.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siew
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Siew has also shifted somewhat during this time. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of people with the Siew surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 71.37% in 2000 to 75.08% in 2010, a 5.20% change. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as two or more races dropped substantially, from 9.54% to 5.54%, and the white demographic also saw a decrease from 9.54% to 5.85%. Notably, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Black, from 8.02% in 2000 to 11.08% in 2010. The Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native demographics remained relatively stable, though there was a slight increase in the former from 0 to 2.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 71.37% | 75.08% | 5.2% |
| Black | 8.02% | 11.08% | 38.15% |
| White | 9.54% | 5.85% | -38.68% |
| Two or More Races | 9.54% | 5.54% | -41.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |