How Many People Have the Last Name Choi?
50,786
people had the surname Choi in the 2010 US Census
About 1 in 5,807 people in the Census had this surname
Source: Census Bureau surname list
Surname Rank
#674
Tied with 1 other
Per 100,000 People
17.22
In 2010
Largest Group
96.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander
Change Since 2000
+39.6%
+14,396 people
👥 Race and Hispanic Origin
Most people with the surname Choi (96.1%) are non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander. Among surnames where most people are non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander, Choi ranks #26. The mix barely changed from 2000: no group's share moved by 2 points or more.
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📈 Change Since 2000
Choi grew from 36,390 people in 2000 to 50,786 in 2010 (up 39.6%), and its rank rose from #872 to #674.
| 2000 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| People | 36,390 | 50,786 |
| Rank | #872 | #674 |
| Per 100,000 people | 13.49 | 17.22 |
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Same Soundex code as Choi: C000
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