Explore the Family Name Tsou
The meaning of Tsou
Chinese: variant of Zou. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Chi, Chi-Jen, Chia-Lin, Chien-Hung, Ching, Hsuan, Jau, Ji, Kang, Mei Hua, Ming, Ping.
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How common is the last name Tsou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tsou has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tsou was ranked 31,235th in popularity, moving up to 29,878th by 2010 — a change of 4.34%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 702 to 786 during the same period, showing an uptick of 11.97%. The proportion of Tsous per 100k people also rose slightly from 0.26 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #29,878 | 4.34% |
| Count | 702 | 786 | 11.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tsou
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Tsou identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, making up 90.74% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 90.84% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 21.05%, rising from 3.99% to 4.83% over the decade. The percentage of Tsous identifying as White decreased by 31.00%, from 4.42% to 3.05%. The Hispanic segment grew by 20.00%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.85% to 1.02%. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.74% | 90.84% | 0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.99% | 4.83% | 21.05% |
| White | 4.42% | 3.05% | -31% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.02% | 20% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |