Explore the Family Name Szeto
The meaning of Szeto
Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 司徒, see Situ. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Hung, Chun, Wai, Wing, Chiu, Kan, Kin, Man, Yuen, Chau, Cheung, Chi, Chung, Kuen, Kwok, Chong, Koo, Min, Pang, Sik, Woon, Yuet.
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How common is the last name Szeto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Szeto has seen some fluctuations in popularity. In 2000, Szeto was ranked 11,827 in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 12,012, a minor decrease of 1.56 percent. However, the number of people bearing the Szeto surname increased from 2,426 in 2000 to 2,599 in 2010, marking a 7.13 percent increase. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 2.22 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,827 | #12,012 | -1.56% |
| Count | 2,426 | 2,599 | 7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.88 | -2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szeto
The ethnicity associated with the surname Szeto is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander with the Szeto surname increased from 93.98 percent in 2000 to 95.19 percent in 2010. During this time, there was a decline in the percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, White, and Hispanic ethnicities. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Szeto surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.98% | 95.19% | 1.29% |
| White | 2.97% | 2.62% | -11.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.54% | -26.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 0.58% | -29.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |