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

Chhoeung, 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 Chhoeung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chhoeung in America

Chhoeung is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chhoeung surname appeared 184 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 Chhoeung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chhoeung 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 Chhoeung

The surname CHHOEUNG is of Khmer origin, tracing its roots back to ancient Cambodia. It is believed to have emerged around the 6th century AD, during the Khmer Empire's golden age.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a stone inscription from the Angkor Wat temple complex, dated to the 12th century. The inscription mentions a high-ranking official named Chhoeung Samrak, who served under King Jayavarman VII.

The name CHHOEUNG is derived from the Khmer word "chhoeung," meaning "bamboo." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with bamboo.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Chhoeung Sreng played a crucial role in the kingdom's history. He served as a military commander and adviser to King Barom Reachea I, helping to defend the kingdom against invading Siamese forces.

During the 16th century, a notable scholar and poet named Chhoeung Sivutha gained recognition for his literary works, which contributed to the preservation of Khmer culture and language.

The name CHHOEUNG appears in several ancient manuscripts and chronicles, further solidifying its historical significance. One such document, the "Khmer Royal Annals," mentions a high-ranking official named Chhoeung Samdech, who served under King Ang Duong in the mid-19th century.

Throughout the centuries, the name CHHOEUNG has been associated with various notable individuals, including Chhoeung Voan, a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the 17th century and played a significant role in the preservation of Khmer Buddhist traditions.

Another prominent figure bearing the name CHHOEUNG was Chhoeung Bun Chhoeung, a respected scholar and diplomat who served as the Cambodian ambassador to France in the early 20th century.

While the name CHHOEUNG has its roots in ancient Cambodia, it has also been adopted by Khmer communities in neighboring countries, such as Thailand and Vietnam, due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chhoeung

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

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

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