Explore the Family Name Xian
How common is the last name Xian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Xian' has seen substantial growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to the 38,050th position. This represents a change of 42.06%. Furthermore, the absolute count of people with this surname doubled from 282 to 583 individuals, an increase of 106.74%. As a result, the proportion of people named Xian per 100,000 residents also increased, doubling from 0.1 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #38,050 | 42.06% |
| Count | 282 | 583 | 106.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.2 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Xian
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Xian' identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This ethnic identity group represented 97.87% of all Xians in 2000 and remained stable at 97.6% in 2010, despite a slight decrease of 0.28%. The data shows no individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as White by 2010, making up 0.86% of all individuals with the surname 'Xian'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 97.87% | 97.6% | -0.28% |
| White | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |