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

Cheun, 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 Cheun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheun in America

Cheun is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheun surname appeared 151 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 Cheun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheun 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 Cheun

The surname CHEUN has its origins in China, with roots dating back to the 6th century AD. Originally, it was a locational name derived from the Chinese characters 陳, which can be translated as "old" or "ancient." The name was likely adopted by families residing in or near ancient towns or villages bearing this name.

In ancient Chinese records, the earliest known reference to the CHEUN surname can be found in the genealogical records of the Chen clan from the Guangdong province. These records document the family's lineage and migration patterns, providing valuable insights into the history and spread of the CHEUN name.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the CHEUN surname was Chen Shubao, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). His works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and explored philosophical themes, have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the CHEUN surname gained prominence with the rise of Chen Daren, a prominent statesman and military strategist. His contributions to the defense of the empire against invading forces earned him a place in the annals of Chinese history.

In the 13th century, the Mongol invasion of China led to the displacement of many families, including those bearing the CHEUN surname. Some members of the Chen clan fled to southern regions, while others sought refuge in neighboring countries, contributing to the global spread of the name.

One notable figure from this period was Chen Yuyi, a celebrated artist and calligrapher who lived during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368 AD). His masterful brushwork and innovative techniques influenced generations of artists, and his works are now housed in prestigious museums around the world.

As the centuries passed, the CHEUN surname continued to be associated with scholarly and artistic pursuits. In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), Chen Jingrun was a renowned writer and philosopher whose works on ethics and metaphysics were widely studied and debated.

In more recent times, the CHEUN surname has been carried by notable individuals such as Chen Guangcheng, a Chinese civil rights activist and legal scholar who gained international recognition for his advocacy efforts on behalf of people with disabilities and victims of forced abortions.

Throughout its long history, the CHEUN surname has been a testament to the enduring legacy of Chinese culture and the resilience of families who have carried it through generations of upheaval and change.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheun

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

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

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