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

AuYeung, 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 AuYeung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of AuYeung in America

AuYeung is the 20057th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The AuYeung surname appeared 1,333 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 AuYeung.

We can also compare 2010 data for AuYeung 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 AuYeung

The surname AUYEUNG originated in the southern regions of China, particularly in the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. Its roots can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), when it was a variation of the Chinese surname 歐陽 (Ou Yang).

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), the surname AUYEUNG began to appear in historical records and documents, often associated with scholars and officials from the region. One notable figure was Ou Yang Xiu (1007-1072 CE), a renowned philosopher, historian, and statesman known for his literary works and contributions to the New Book of Tang.

As the centuries passed, the surname AUYEUNG underwent various spelling variations, including Au Yeung, Ow Yeung, and Aw Yeung, reflecting the diverse dialects and regional influences within China. These variations were often influenced by the local dialects and romanization systems used by different communities.

In the 19th century, records show several individuals bearing the AUYEUNG surname who made significant contributions to their respective fields. One such figure was Au Yeung Cheuk-Hing (1838-1914), a prominent educator and philanthropist from Guangdong who founded the renowned Au Yeung Academy in Hong Kong.

Another notable AUYEUNG was Au Yeung Pun (1846-1923), a respected physician and scholar who authored several influential works on traditional Chinese medicine and was widely recognized for his expertise in the field.

As Chinese communities began to migrate and settle in various parts of the world, the AUYEUNG surname accompanied them. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, individuals bearing this surname could be found in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States.

One such individual was Au Yeung Lan (1875-1945), a prominent Malaysian businessman and community leader who played a significant role in the development of the Chinese community in Kuala Lumpur.

Additionally, Au Yeung Wing-Cheung (1901-1978), a Hong Kong-born civil engineer, made significant contributions to the construction of several notable landmarks in Singapore, including the iconic Causeway Bridge connecting the island to mainland Malaysia.

While the AUYEUNG surname may have evolved and dispersed across different regions, its origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of southern China, where it emerged as a respected and influential family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name AuYeung

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

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

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