Explore the Family Name Srey
The meaning of Srey
Cambodian: written ស្រី, from a Khmer word used in female personal names, meaning literally ‘woman’ and interpreted also as ‘girl’ or ‘sister’. Some characteristic forenames: Cambodian Hoeun, Lanh, Sareth, Bunthoeun, Chhay, Kosal, Nhep, Pheap, Phoeun, Roeuth, Saroeun, Soeuth, Sokhom, Sokunthea, Thavy, Leang, Tha, Yen. Southeast Asian Dong, Eng, Leng, Sarin.
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How common is the last name Srey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Srey has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank shifted from 32,856 in 2000 to 29,661 in 2010, which marks a positive change of 9.72%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 20.67%, expanding from 658 in 2000 to 794 in 2010. This suggests more people are carrying the Srey surname over time. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased by 12.5% during this period, further indicating its growing prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #29,661 | 9.72% |
| Count | 658 | 794 | 20.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.27 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Srey
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Srey also reveals interesting patterns, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority (93.07% up from 86.02%) identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 compared to 2000 - an increase of 8.2%. At the same time, there's been a notable decline of -73.16% in those identifying with two or more races. The proportion of White individuals with this surname surprisingly expanded by 125.47%, albeit from a small base of 1.06% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. Hispanics entered the mix in 2010 with a 1.01% share while the percentage of Black individuals decreased to none from a previous 0.76%. No one identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.02% | 93.07% | 8.2% |
| Two or More Races | 11.25% | 3.02% | -73.16% |
| White | 1.06% | 2.39% | 125.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |