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

Shyu, 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 Shyu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shyu in America

Shyu is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shyu surname appeared 438 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 Shyu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shyu 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 Shyu

The surname SHYU is believed to have originated in China, with its roots tracing back several centuries. It is a romanized transliteration of a Chinese character that was likely derived from a place name or a descriptive term associated with a specific location or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHYU surname can be found in historical records from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), where it appeared as a variant spelling in certain regional dialects. During this period, surnames were often associated with specific clans or lineages, and the SHYU name may have been adopted by a prominent family or group.

In the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), references to individuals bearing the SHYU surname can be found in official government documents and local chronicles. One notable figure was SHYU Yingzhi (1033-1107), a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the development of Neo-Confucianism.

As the use of surnames became more widespread during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the SHYU name continued to be found across various regions of China. One prominent individual from this era was SHYU Youren (1564-1637), a celebrated painter and calligrapher who was renowned for his masterful brushwork and innovative techniques.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the SHYU surname gained further prominence. One notable figure was SHYU Xueliang (1901-1976), a prominent warlord and military leader who played a significant role in the political landscape of early 20th century China.

Another influential individual bearing the SHYU surname was SHYU Guanghan (1908-1968), a respected economist and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of public finance and economic development.

While the SHYU surname has its roots in China, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Throughout history, individuals with this surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, arts, politics, and military affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shyu

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

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

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