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

Xue, 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 Xue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Xue in America

Xue is the 9932nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Xue surname appeared 3,248 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Xue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Xue 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 Xue

The surname Xue originates from China and has a long and rich history dating back to ancient times. It is believed to have its roots in the Chinese word "xue" which means "snow" or "study."

The name was primarily found in the northern regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, and Shanxi. It is thought that the name was initially adopted by families or clans that lived in areas with snowy winters or were associated with scholarly pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Xue can be found in the historical records of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). During this period, several prominent scholars and officials bore this surname, indicating its association with intellectual and academic pursuits.

In the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the surname Xue gained further prominence. The famous scholar and philosopher Xue Xuan (916-992 AD) was a renowned Confucian thinker whose writings and teachings had a significant impact on Neo-Confucianism.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the surname Xue produced several notable figures. Xue Yingqi (1487-1564 AD) was a prominent military strategist and author, known for his contributions to the field of military tactics and strategy.

Another well-known figure was Xue Huayuan (1608-1680 AD), a scholar and writer who was renowned for his literary works and calligraphy. His poems and essays were widely appreciated and studied during his time.

In more recent history, the surname Xue has continued to be associated with scholars and intellectuals. Xue Muqiao (1904-1998 AD) was a renowned historian and educator who made significant contributions to the study of Chinese history and culture.

It is important to note that the spelling and pronunciation of the surname Xue may vary slightly depending on the regional dialects and romanization systems used. However, the core meaning and historical significance remain consistent across different regions of China.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Xue

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

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

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