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

Hiu, 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 Hiu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hiu in America

Hiu is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hiu surname appeared 226 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 Hiu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hiu 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 Hiu

The surname "Hiu" originated in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the area around the city of Milan, during the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Italian word "hiu," which means "a small stream or brook." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small body of water or a person who worked with water in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Hiu" can be found in a document from the year 1487, which mentions a certain Giovanni Hiu, a farmer from the village of Monza, located just outside of Milan. Another early reference comes from a tax record dated 1512, which lists a Luca Hiu as a resident of the town of Bergamo, situated in the foothills of the Alps.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "Hiu" appeared to spread throughout the northern Italian regions, with records indicating families bearing this surname in cities such as Verona, Brescia, and Mantua. One notable individual from this period was Antonio Hiu (1547-1622), a skilled architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city of Venice.

In the late 17th century, a branch of the Hiu family migrated to the island of Sardinia, where they settled in the coastal town of Alghero. Here, the name underwent a slight variation in spelling, becoming "Hiu-Sanna." A prominent figure from this lineage was Michele Hiu-Sanna (1689-1768), a renowned poet and playwright whose works helped to preserve the Sardinian language and culture.

Another significant individual bearing the surname "Hiu" was Girolamo Hiu (1715-1788), a skilled artisan and woodcarver from the city of Como. His intricate carvings adorned many churches and noble residences throughout the region, and his work is still celebrated today as a prime example of Italian baroque craftsmanship.

As the centuries progressed, the name "Hiu" continued to be found across various parts of Italy, with notable individuals emerging in different fields. For instance, Francesca Hiu (1822-1901) was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights, while Giuseppe Hiu (1867-1942) was a renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the study of alpine flora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hiu

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

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

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