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

Choeun, 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 Choeun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Choeun in America

Choeun is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Choeun surname appeared 113 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 Choeun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Choeun 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 Choeun

The surname CHOEUN originates from Cambodia and is believed to have roots dating back to the Khmer Empire, which ruled over much of mainland Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the ancient Khmer language, although its precise etymology remains uncertain.

One theory suggests that CHOEUN may be linked to the Khmer word "choeu," meaning "lotus," a flower of great cultural and religious significance in the region. Alternatively, it could be related to the term "choan," meaning "brave" or "courageous," potentially indicating a name bestowed upon warriors or those of noble lineage.

Historically, the CHOEUN name appears in various Khmer inscriptions and stone carvings from the Angkor period (9th to 15th centuries), suggesting its longstanding presence in the region. However, due to the lack of comprehensive historical records, it is challenging to pinpoint the earliest recorded instances of the name with certainty.

One notable individual bearing the CHOEUN surname was Barom Choeun, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in preserving and documenting Khmer literature and religious texts during a period of significant upheaval in Cambodia.

Another prominent figure was Choeun Chau, a diplomat and politician who served as Cambodia's ambassador to France in the 1950s and later held various ministerial positions under Prince Norodom Sihanouk's government.

In the realm of arts and culture, Choeun Chakriya was a highly acclaimed Khmer classical dancer and choreographer who helped revive and promote traditional Cambodian dance in the latter half of the 20th century, following the devastation of the Khmer Rouge regime.

The name CHOEUN can also be traced to certain geographical regions within Cambodia, such as the provinces of Kampong Cham and Prey Veng, where it is believed to have originated and been more prevalent historically.

Throughout history, the CHOEUN surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Chouen, Choeun, and Chhoeun, reflecting the complexities of transliterating Khmer script into the Roman alphabet. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its distinct identity and cultural significance within Cambodia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Choeun

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

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

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