Find out how popular the last name Chieu is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chieu.

Chieu, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chieu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chieu in America

Chieu is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chieu surname appeared 193 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chieu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chieu to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chieu

The surname "CHIEU" has its origins in Vietnam, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "chiều," which means "evening" or "afternoon." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who worked or lived during the evening hours.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical documents and records from the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. One notable mention was in the annals of the Nguyen court, where a mandarin named Chieu Van Nguyen served as a high-ranking official.

The earliest recorded instance of the name "CHIEU" can be traced back to a village in the Quang Nam province of central Vietnam. This village, known as Chieu Duong, was home to a family that bore the surname and played a significant role in the local community.

During the 18th century, the name "CHIEU" gained recognition with the birth of Chieu Van Tran (1720-1796), a renowned scholar and poet. His works, which celebrated the beauty of Vietnamese culture and landscapes, earned him a place in the literary canon of the time.

In the 19th century, the surname "CHIEU" was associated with a prominent military figure, Chieu Van Hoang (1815-1887). He served as a general in the Nguyen army and was instrumental in defending Vietnam against foreign invasions.

Another notable individual with the surname "CHIEU" was Chieu Thi Nguyen (1860-1935), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Vietnam. Her efforts paved the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the country.

As the centuries progressed, the name "CHIEU" continued to appear in various historical records, including government documents, literary works, and local chronicles, solidifying its place in Vietnamese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chieu

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chieu.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chieu was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chieu has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chieu was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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