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

Choung, 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 Choung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Choung in America

Choung is the 42308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Choung surname appeared 513 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 Choung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Choung 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 Choung

The surname CHOUNG has its origins in the Korean Peninsula, emerging during the late Goryeo dynasty period in the 13th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old Korean word "chung," meaning "middle" or "center," potentially referring to a geographic location or position within a community.

Early references to the CHOUNG surname can be found in historical records from the Kingdom of Goryeo, such as the Goryeosa, a chronicle of the dynasty's history. One notable figure bearing this name was Choung Mongju (1337-1392), a respected scholar and government official who served as a royal tutor during the reign of King Gongmin.

As the Joseon dynasty succeeded Goryeo in the late 14th century, the CHOUNG surname continued to be prevalent, particularly in the central regions of the Korean Peninsula. The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a comprehensive record of the era, mentions several individuals with this surname, including Choung Yeongsun (1452-1503), a renowned military leader and diplomat.

During the 16th century, the CHOUNG surname gained prominence through the accomplishments of Choung Dujeon (1539-1612), a revered scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of Korean Neo-Confucianism. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on Korean intellectual and cultural traditions.

In more recent history, the CHOUNG surname has been associated with notable figures such as Choung Il-hyung (1833-1906), a prominent politician and reformist who played a pivotal role in the late Joseon dynasty's efforts to modernize and engage with Western influences.

Another individual of note is Choung Dong-jo (1886-1948), a respected educator and independence activist who fought against Japanese colonial rule in the early 20th century. His dedication to promoting Korean language and culture earned him a place as a national hero.

Throughout its history, the CHOUNG surname has been associated with various regions and localities within the Korean Peninsula, with variations in spelling and pronunciation arising from regional dialects and linguistic shifts over time. However, the core meaning and significance of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Choung

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

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

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