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

Choedon, 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 Choedon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Choedon in America

Choedon is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Choedon surname appeared 131 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 Choedon.

The history of the last name Choedon

The surname CHOEDON is a rare name with origins that can be traced back to the Himalayan region of South Asia, particularly the areas of Tibet and Bhutan. It is believed to have derived from the Tibetan words "cho" meaning "dharma" or "Buddhist teachings" and "don" meaning "to uphold" or "to bear." Thus, the name CHOEDON may have initially referred to individuals who were responsible for preserving and upholding Buddhist traditions and teachings.

The earliest known references to the surname CHOEDON can be found in historical records dating back to the 13th century, during the reign of the Sakya dynasty in Tibet. It is recorded that a prominent Buddhist scholar and teacher named Choedon Ngawang Drakpa (1235-1305) played a significant role in spreading Buddhist teachings throughout the region.

In the 15th century, another notable figure with the surname CHOEDON was Choedon Rinchen Drakpa (1422-1498), a renowned Buddhist master and scholar who was instrumental in the establishment of several monasteries and centers of learning in Tibet.

The name CHOEDON also appears in ancient manuscripts and texts related to the history and culture of the Himalayan region. For instance, the "Choedon Namthar," a biographical account of the life and teachings of Choedon Ngawang Drakpa, is considered an important literary work from that era.

As the surname CHOEDON spread across the region, it became associated with various place names and locations. For example, the village of Choedon in the Punakha district of Bhutan is said to have been named after a prominent CHOEDON family that settled there in the 16th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname CHOEDON, including:

1. Choedon Tenzin Rabgye (1638-1696), a renowned Buddhist teacher and scholar from Tibet.
2. Choedon Lhamo (1790-1861), a revered female Buddhist practitioner and teacher from Bhutan.
3. Choedon Yeshe Dorje (1851-1915), a prominent Buddhist lama and author from Tibet.
4. Choedon Tulku Jigme Chokyi Nyima (1909-1983), a highly respected Tibetan Buddhist teacher and lineage holder.
5. Choedon Zangmo (1925-2005), a celebrated Bhutanese artist and master of traditional weaving techniques.

While the surname CHOEDON may not be widely known outside the Himalayan region, its deep-rooted association with Buddhist traditions and teachings has given it a significant place in the cultural and historical tapestry of this part of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Choedon

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

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 Choedon 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.

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

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