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

Kwee, 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 Kwee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kwee in America

Kwee is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kwee surname appeared 220 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 Kwee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kwee 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 Kwee

The surname KWEE is believed to have originated in China, specifically in the southern region of Guangdong province. It is thought to have emerged during the Ming Dynasty, which ruled from the 14th to the 17th century. The name is derived from the Chinese word "kuí" which means "honorable" or "noble."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KWEE surname can be found in the genealogical records of the Qing Dynasty, which succeeded the Ming Dynasty in the 17th century. These records detail various KWEE families residing in the cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named KWEE Xiansheng (1702-1786) was a renowned scholar and calligrapher, known for his contributions to the preservation of traditional Chinese culture. His works and writings on the art of calligraphy were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

Another notable individual bearing the KWEE surname was KWEE Yingfeng (1825-1893), a successful merchant and philanthropist from the city of Guangzhou. He established several schools and hospitals in the region, earning him great respect and admiration from the local community.

In the early 20th century, KWEE Shengjun (1901-1976) was a prominent political figure who played a pivotal role in the Chinese Communist Revolution. He served as a high-ranking official in the Communist Party and was instrumental in the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

During the same period, KWEE Liangzhi (1907-1988) was a celebrated artist and painter, known for his distinctive style that blended traditional Chinese techniques with Western influences. His works were widely exhibited and are now part of prestigious art collections around the world.

While the KWEE surname has its roots in China, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, historical records and accounts suggest that the name's origins can be traced back to the southern regions of China, where it has a rich and significant heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kwee

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

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

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