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

Nhieu, 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 Nhieu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nhieu in America

Nhieu is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nhieu surname appeared 169 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 Nhieu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nhieu 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 Nhieu

The surname NHIEU is believed to have originated in Vietnam, likely during the 15th or 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Vietnamese word "nhiều," meaning "many" or "numerous." This suggests that the name may have been given to families with a large number of members or perhaps to clans that held significant influence or power within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NHIEU can be found in a historical document from the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. This document, dated 1832, mentions a military commander named Nguyen Van Nhieu, who played a role in suppressing a rebellion in the northern provinces.

Another notable figure with the surname NHIEU was Tran Dinh Nhieu, a scholar and poet who lived in the late 18th century. His works contributed significantly to the development of Vietnamese literature during the Tay Son Dynasty.

In the 20th century, NHIEU Huong Giang was a prominent Vietnamese writer and journalist who advocated for women's rights and social reforms. She was born in 1920 and published several novels and short stories that explored themes of gender equality and societal change.

Nguyen Dinh Nhieu, born in 1932, was a respected artist and painter whose works captured the beauty of Vietnamese landscapes and traditional cultural scenes. His paintings are displayed in various museums and galleries throughout Vietnam.

During the 19th century, the NHIEU surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Hanoi and Hai Phong, where it was associated with influential landowners and merchants. Some historical records from this period mention villages or hamlets with names derived from the NHIEU surname, indicating the presence of families with this name in those areas.

While the surname NHIEU may not be as widespread as some other Vietnamese surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals who have contributed to various aspects of Vietnamese culture, arts, and society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nhieu

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

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

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