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

Qiu, 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 Qiu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qiu in America

Qiu is the 7520th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qiu surname appeared 4,424 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Qiu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qiu 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 Qiu

The surname Qiu originated in China, with the earliest known records dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to be derived from the Chinese character "邱," which means "mound" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to people who lived in hilly or mountainous regions.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name Qiu appeared in various local records and genealogies. One notable example is the "Qiu Shi," a genealogical record compiled by the Qiu family from Zhejiang province. This document traces the family's lineage back to the Tang Dynasty and provides insights into their history and achievements.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the Qiu surname gained prominence with several notable figures. Qiu Jun (1420-1495), a renowned scholar and author, wrote extensively on Confucian philosophy and served as an advisor to the imperial court. Another prominent individual was Qiu Fengjia (1492-1552), a renowned painter and calligrapher whose works are preserved in various museums and collections.

The Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) of the Qing Dynasty had a close relationship with the Qiu family. Several members served as high-ranking officials and advisors in his court. One such figure was Qiu Bao (1737-1799), who held the position of Grand Secretary and was known for his literary talents.

In more recent history, Qiu Qingquan (1897-1983) was a prominent military leader and politician who played a significant role in the Chinese Civil War and the establishment of the People's Republic of China. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army and later held various political positions.

Another notable individual was Qiu Xiaolong (1953-), a renowned author and poet. His works, including the Inspector Chen series of crime novels, have received critical acclaim and have been translated into numerous languages, introducing Chinese culture and literature to a global audience.

While the surname Qiu is predominantly found in China, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Individuals with this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this ancient Chinese name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qiu

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

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

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