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

Shiao, 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 Shiao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shiao in America

Shiao is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shiao surname appeared 344 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 Shiao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shiao 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 Shiao

The surname SHIAO is believed to have originated from China. It is an ancient name that can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), when it was primarily used in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian.

The name SHIAO is derived from the Chinese characters 蕭 or 邵, which are romanized as "Xiao" or "Shao" in Mandarin Chinese. These characters have different meanings, such as "withered" or "small," but their exact origin and significance in relation to the surname are uncertain.

Historical records from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) mention several individuals with the surname SHIAO, including Shiao Mao, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the 8th century. Another notable figure was Shiao Ren, a high-ranking official who served under the Emperor Xuanzong in the early 8th century.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname SHIAO can be found in the "Taiping Huanyu Ji," a geographical text compiled during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). This text mentions a place called "Shiao County" located in present-day Guangdong Province, suggesting that the name may have originated from a specific location or clan.

In the 13th century, a famous Chinese philosopher and Confucian scholar named Shiao Xingzhi (1235-1317) lived during the Yuan Dynasty. He was known for his influential works on Neo-Confucianism and his contributions to the development of Chinese philosophy.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a prominent figure named Shiao Hui (1498-1552) gained recognition as a skilled writer and calligrapher. His works were highly regarded and have been preserved in various collections.

Another notable individual with the surname SHIAO was Shiao Yizhi (1618-1683), a renowned painter and calligrapher who lived during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). His artistic works have been celebrated for their elegance and mastery of traditional Chinese painting techniques.

Throughout history, the surname SHIAO has been associated with various place names and alternative spellings, such as "Xiao," "Shao," or "Hsiao." However, the exact origins and meanings behind these variations remain uncertain.

While the surname SHIAO is not among the most common surnames in China, it has a rich historical legacy and has been carried by numerous notable figures throughout the centuries, particularly in the fields of literature, philosophy, and art.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shiao

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

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

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