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

Chiou, 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 Chiou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiou in America

Chiou is the 25725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiou surname appeared 958 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 Chiou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chiou 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 Chiou

The surname CHIOU has its origins in China, with records dating back to the 5th century AD during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Chinese word "zhōu," which referred to a type of boat or ship. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in maritime activities or lived in coastal regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHIOU surname can be found in the Tang Dynasty records from the 7th century AD. These records mention a prominent scholar and official named CHIOU Xuan, who served as a minister during the reign of Emperor Gaozong. CHIOU Xuan was known for his contributions to the fields of literature and philosophy.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the CHIOU surname appeared in various historical documents, such as the "Zizhi Tongjian" (Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government), a renowned historical work compiled by scholars. One notable figure from this period was CHIOU Kui, a celebrated poet and calligrapher born in 1035 AD.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the CHIOU surname gained further prominence. A notable figure from this time was CHIOU Shaoxi, a renowned military strategist and general who played a crucial role in defending the Ming Empire against the Mongol invasions in the late 16th century.

Moving forward to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), the CHIOU surname continued to be present among scholars, officials, and notable individuals. One such figure was CHIOU Ruzhen, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century and is known for his contributions to the study of classical Chinese literature.

Another significant individual bearing the CHIOU surname was CHIOU Xuesheng, a pioneering educator and reformer who lived in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in promoting modern education and advocating for social and cultural reforms during the turbulent years of the Qing Dynasty's decline.

Throughout its history, the CHIOU surname has also been associated with various place names in China. For example, there are villages and towns in the provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangxi that bear the name "CHIOU," suggesting that the surname may have originated or had a significant presence in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiou

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

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 Chiou 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 Chiou 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 Chiou was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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