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

She, 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 She surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of She in America

She is the 42790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The She surname appeared 506 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 She.

We can also compare 2010 data for She 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 She

The surname SHE has its origins in China, with records dating back to the 6th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the ancient Chinese word "shé," which means "to set forth" or "to explain." The name was particularly prevalent in the Zhejiang province of eastern China.

One of the earliest known references to the SHE surname can be found in the Tang Dynasty records from the 7th century. A scholar named SHE Liang (602-689) was a prominent figure during this period, known for his contributions to the study of Confucian classics.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the SHE family played a significant role in the imperial court. SHE Shou (1015-1089), a renowned statesman and calligrapher, served as a high-ranking official under Emperor Shenzong.

In the 13th century, the village of Shexian in Anhui province was named after the SHE family, indicating their influence and presence in the region. This place name has since evolved into various spellings, such as Shexian and Shehsien.

One of the most famous individuals with the SHE surname was SHE Xiangge (1638-1701), a prominent painter and calligrapher during the Qing Dynasty. His works are highly regarded and have been preserved in various museums and collections.

Another notable figure was SHE Qitai (1718-1784), a respected scholar and poet who served as a high-ranking official during the Qing Dynasty. His literary works have been widely studied and appreciated for their depth and elegance.

In the 19th century, SHE Liuren (1820-1881) was a prominent reformist and educator who advocated for modernization and the adoption of Western learning in China. His efforts contributed to the Westernization Movement of the late Qing Dynasty.

The SHE surname has also been carried by individuals in other parts of the world, although its origins can be traced back to China. For instance, SHE Siu-Hong (1906-1997), a distinguished architect and urban planner, was born in Hong Kong but had a significant impact on the development of modern cities in Southeast Asia.

While the surname SHE is not among the most common in China today, it has a rich historical legacy and has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout the centuries, particularly in the fields of scholarship, arts, and governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name She

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

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

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