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

Chhin, 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 Chhin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chhin in America

Chhin is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chhin surname appeared 309 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 Chhin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chhin 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 Chhin

The surname CHHIN is of Cambodian origin and can be traced back to the late 12th century during the Khmer Empire. It is believed to have originated from the Khmer word "chhin," which means "narrow" or "slender," possibly referring to a person with a slim physique or a region with a narrow landscape.

The earliest recorded instances of the name CHHIN can be found in ancient Khmer inscriptions and stone carvings from the Angkor period, particularly in the Bayon temple complex in Siem Reap. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals with this surname holding positions within the royal court or as prominent scholars and artisans.

One notable historical figure bearing the CHHIN surname was Chhin Smosri, a skilled architect and sculptor who lived during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several intricate temples and monuments within the Angkor complex, including the iconic Bayon temple with its enigmatic stone faces.

Another prominent CHHIN was the 15th-century Buddhist scholar and monk Chhin Malarann, who authored several influential religious texts and was renowned for his teachings on Buddhist philosophy and meditation practices. His works were widely studied and revered throughout Southeast Asia.

In the 17th century, a CHHIN family clan is mentioned in the chronicles of the Khmer Empire as holding significant political and military power in the region around present-day Battambang. Chhin Samnang, a military commander from this clan, played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against neighboring Siamese invasions during the reign of King Chey Chettha IV.

During the 19th century, the CHHIN surname gained prominence in the fields of literature and poetry. Chhin Thammorabot, born in 1825, was a celebrated poet and writer who penned several influential works that explored Khmer culture, traditions, and folklore. His poetry is still widely studied and recited in modern-day Cambodia.

Throughout its history, the CHHIN surname has been associated with various regions within Cambodia, particularly the provinces of Siem Reap, Battambang, and Pursat. The name's origins can be traced back to the ancient Khmer civilization and its enduring legacy within Cambodian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chhin

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

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

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