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

Hy, 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 Hy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hy in America

Hy is the 28552nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hy surname appeared 835 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 Hy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hy 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 Hy

The surname "Hy" has its origins in China, with records dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is derived from the Chinese word "Xi" meaning "west" or "western". The earliest recorded use of the name appears in historical texts from the 8th century, referring to families from the western regions of China.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name "Hy" gained prominence as it was associated with several influential scholars and officials. One notable figure was Hy Yuanjing (1000-1064), a prominent philosopher and poet who served as a high-ranking government official.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the name "Hy" was recorded in the "Mingshi", a historical record of the Ming imperial family. This suggests that families with the surname held respected positions within the imperial court during this period.

The name "Hy" can also be traced back to various place names in China, such as Xizhou, a county in the Shanxi province. It is believed that some families adopted the surname based on their ancestral homeland or place of origin.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "Hy" was Hy Yuan (1664-1738), a renowned Qing Dynasty painter and calligrapher. His works are highly regarded and can be found in many museums around the world.

Another notable figure was Hy Sheng (1910-1963), a prominent Chinese mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of differential geometry. His work influenced generations of mathematicians and scientists.

In more recent history, Hy Jintao (born 1942) served as the President of the People's Republic of China from 2003 to 2013, making him one of the most influential political leaders with the surname "Hy".

While the surname "Hy" has Chinese origins, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of Asia, such as Vietnam and Korea, through migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hy

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

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

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