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

Hsia, 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 Hsia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hsia in America

Hsia is the 20739th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hsia surname appeared 1,275 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 Hsia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hsia 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 Hsia

The surname HSIA originates from China and dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have originated from the city of Xia, located in present-day Hebei province. The name was derived from the ancient Chinese word "xia," which meant "summer" or "bright."

HSIA was a relatively common surname in the northern regions of China during the Tang Dynasty. It appeared in several historical records and manuscripts from that era, including the "Book of Tang" and the "Old Book of Tang." These records documented families with the HSIA surname who held various official positions and titles.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the HSIA surname can be found in the "Book of Tang," which mentions a scholar named HSIA Shengzhi (生之), who lived during the 8th century AD. He was a renowned poet and calligrapher celebrated for his exceptional literary talents.

Another notable figure with the HSIA surname was HSIA Yan (燕), a military general who served during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD). He was instrumental in defending the northern borders of the empire against nomadic invasions and was praised for his strategic brilliance.

In the 13th century, a prominent scholar and philosopher named HSIA Yuanji (元吉) made significant contributions to the development of Neo-Confucianism. His works on ethics and social harmony were widely studied and influenced generations of scholars.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), HSIA Yuniang (云凝) was a celebrated female poet and calligrapher. Her poems and calligraphic works were highly regarded for their elegance and emotional depth.

In the 19th century, HSIA Xian (贤) was a prominent reformer and educator who advocated for modernizing China's education system. He played a crucial role in introducing Western ideas and teaching methods to the country.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname HSIA. The name has a rich heritage and has been associated with scholars, writers, artists, and influential figures across various eras in Chinese history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hsia

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

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

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