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

Tsuei, 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 Tsuei surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsuei in America

Tsuei is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsuei surname appeared 265 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 Tsuei.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsuei 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 Tsuei

The surname "TSUEI" is of Chinese origin, believed to have originated in the Guangdong province of southern China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is likely derived from the Chinese word "tsui" or "chui," which means "to hammer" or "to pound," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a blacksmith or metalworking profession.

In ancient Chinese records, the earliest known reference to the surname "TSUEI" can be found in the genealogical records of the Tsuei family from the city of Shunde, Guangdong, dating back to the late 16th century. These records document the family's lineage and ancestry, providing valuable insights into the history of the name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "TSUEI" was Tsuei Zhongxuan, a scholar and official who lived during the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620). He was known for his literary works and contributions to Chinese philosophy and ethics.

Another notable figure was Tsuei Yingui (1763-1835), a renowned poet and calligrapher from Guangdong during the Qing Dynasty. His works were widely celebrated and played a significant role in preserving traditional Chinese literature and art.

In the 19th century, Tsuei Lixian (1810-1876) gained recognition as a prominent reformer and educator. He advocated for modernizing China's education system and introducing Western learning, paving the way for subsequent educational reforms.

Moving into the 20th century, Tsuei Lingxi (1901-1976) was a celebrated Chinese artist known for his innovative ink paintings and calligraphy. His works were highly influential and are regarded as treasures of modern Chinese art.

Historically, the surname "TSUEI" has also been associated with several notable places in Guangdong, such as Tsuei Village and Tsuei Town, which were likely named after prominent families or ancestors bearing the surname.

While the surname "TSUEI" originated in southern China, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Chinese migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the Guangdong region, where it has a rich and culturally significant history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsuei

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

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

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