Auduong last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Auduong

An invented surname of uncertain meaning.

Auduong, 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 Auduong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Auduong in America

Auduong is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Auduong surname appeared 161 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 Auduong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Auduong 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 109758 121058 -9.79%
Count 161 132 19.80%
Proportion per 100k 0.05 0.05 0.00%

The history of the last name Auduong

The surname AUDUONG is believed to have originated in Vietnam, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Vietnamese words "au" meaning "harmony" and "duong" meaning "journey," suggesting that the surname may have been bestowed upon individuals who embarked on harmonious journeys or lived lives guided by principles of balance and unity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AUDUONG surname can be found in historical texts from the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. These texts mention a prominent family with the AUDUONG surname who held influential positions within the imperial court and were known for their wisdom and diplomatic skills.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named AUDUONG Trung Hieu (1720-1785) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and poet. His works, which explored themes of nature, philosophy, and human existence, were widely celebrated and continue to be studied and appreciated today.

During the 19th century, the AUDUONG surname gained further prominence with the birth of AUDUONG Tuan Khoi (1825-1898), a revered military leader who played a pivotal role in Vietnam's resistance against French colonialism. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him a place in the annals of Vietnamese history.

Another notable figure bearing the AUDUONG surname was AUDUONG Thi Lan (1870-1935), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Her efforts to establish schools and promote educational opportunities for girls helped pave the way for greater gender equality in Vietnamese society.

In the 20th century, AUDUONG Van Thanh (1905-1980) made significant contributions to the field of literature, with his works exploring the complexities of human relationships and the challenges faced by individuals in a rapidly changing world.

While the AUDUONG surname is predominantly found in Vietnam, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to carry a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the values of harmony, resilience, and intellectual pursuits that have been associated with it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Auduong

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

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 Auduong was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic Black Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 100.00% 161
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 0.00% 0
Hispanic Origin 0.00% 0

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 Auduong has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Black 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Asian and Pacific Islander 100.00% 99.00% 1.01%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

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

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