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

Aung, 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 Aung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aung in America

Aung is the 13884th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aung surname appeared 2,175 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 Aung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aung 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 Aung

The surname "AUNG" is of Burmese origin, originating from the country now known as Myanmar. It is believed to have emerged during the Bagan period, which spanned from the 9th to the 13th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Mon-Khmer word "aung," which translates to "spiritual leader" or "chieftain."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "AUNG" can be found in the Bagan era inscriptions, where it was used to refer to various rulers and dignitaries from that time period. The name was closely associated with the Buddhist traditions that flourished in the region during that era.

In the 16th century, a famous Burmese military leader named Aung Naing played a significant role in the unification of the Burmese kingdoms. His exploits and achievements are well documented in historical records, cementing the name's connection to leadership and military prowess.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "AUNG" was Aung San, a prominent Burmese independence activist and founder of the modern Burmese army. Born in 1915, Aung San played a pivotal role in liberating Burma from British colonial rule and is widely regarded as the father of Burmese independence.

Moving forward in history, the surname gained further recognition with Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Aung San and a renowned political activist. Born in 1945, Aung San Suu Kyi has been a leading figure in the pro-democracy movement in Myanmar, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights.

Other notable individuals with the surname "AUNG" include Aung Thaung, a prominent Burmese writer and journalist from the early 20th century, and Aung Gyi, a revered Burmese artist and pioneer of modern Burmese painting, born in 1920.

While the name's origins can be traced back to the Bagan period, its presence in various historical records, manuscripts, and inscriptions throughout the centuries solidifies its place as a prominent Burmese surname with deep cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aung

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

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

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