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

Thiệu, 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 Thiệu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thiệu in America

Thiệu is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thiệu surname appeared 373 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 Thiệu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thiệu 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 Thiệu

The surname Thieu originates from Vietnam, where it has been present for several centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Vietnamese word "thieu," which means "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone of small stature or a younger sibling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Thieu surname can be found in historical records from the 15th century, during the reign of the Later Le Dynasty. These records mention a prominent scholar and mandarin named Nguyen Trung Thieu, who lived from 1439 to 1515. He was known for his contributions to the field of Confucian philosophy and his service in the imperial court.

Another notable figure bearing the Thieu surname was Nguyen Van Thieu, a military leader and politician who served as the President of South Vietnam from 1967 to 1975. Born in 1923, he played a significant role in the Vietnam War and was instrumental in the establishment of the Republic of Vietnam.

In the realm of literature, the Vietnamese writer and poet Nguyen Khac Thieu (1933-2008) left a lasting impact with his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Autumn Leaves" and "River Mist," are widely acclaimed and have been translated into multiple languages.

The Thieu surname is also associated with certain geographical locations in Vietnam. For instance, the village of Thieu Hoa, located in the province of Thanh Hoa, is believed to be one of the ancestral homes of the Thieu family. Additionally, there is a district called Thieu Phu in the province of Quang Tri, which may have derived its name from the Thieu surname.

Another notable figure with the Thieu surname was Nguyen Van Thieu (1924-2001), a Vietnamese general who served as the President of South Vietnam from 1967 to 1975. Despite his controversial role during the Vietnam War, he played a significant part in the political landscape of the time.

While the Thieu surname is predominantly Vietnamese, it has also been adopted by individuals of other nationalities, primarily through intermarriage or immigration. However, the core of its historical significance and cultural roots remain deeply rooted in Vietnam.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thiệu

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

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

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