Explore the Family Name Tsay
The meaning of Tsay
Chinese: variant of Cai. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Wenyu, Chia-Yuan, Ching, Jiunn, Kuen, Lian, Liang, Ming, Sheng, Shin, Ting, Tsong.
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How common is the last name Tsay in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tsay saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tsay was ranked 35,916th in terms of frequency among surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 35,147th most common surname. This represents a 2.14% change. The number of individuals with the Tsay surname also increased from 591 in 2000 to 641 in 2010, marking an 8.46% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #35,147 | 2.14% |
| Count | 591 | 641 | 8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tsay
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Tsay identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a minor decrease in this group, from 92.55% in 2000 to 90.02% in 2010. There was also a significant reduction in individuals identifying as two or more races, falling from 2.71% to 1.87%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as white saw an increase from 3.89% to 7.33%. A slight decline was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.85% to 0.78%. No individuals with the surname Tsay identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.55% | 90.02% | -2.73% |
| White | 3.89% | 7.33% | 88.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 1.87% | -31% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 0.78% | -8.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |