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

Chuong, 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 Chuong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chuong in America

Chuong is the 22436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chuong surname appeared 1,147 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 Chuong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chuong 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 Chuong

The surname Chuong is believed to have originated in Vietnam during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Vietnamese word "chuông" which means "bell" or "chime". The name may have been given to someone who worked as a bell ringer or lived near a bell tower.

In the 15th century, the name Chuong appeared in various Vietnamese historical records and manuscripts, indicating that it was in use at that time. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in a village census from the year 1487, where a family with the surname Chuong was listed.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Chuong was found in various administrative documents and records, such as tax rolls and land registers. This suggests that families with this surname were well-established and likely held positions of importance within their communities.

One notable person with the surname Chuong was Nguyen Chuong, a Vietnamese scholar and imperial official who lived during the 17th century. He served as a high-ranking mandarin in the court of the Nguyen Lords, who ruled over central and southern Vietnam at that time.

Another influential figure was Tran Chuong, a military commander who played a significant role in the resistance against the French colonial forces in the late 19th century. He was born in 1830 and fought bravely to defend his homeland before being captured and executed by the French in 1888.

In the early 20th century, a prominent person with the surname Chuong was Pham Chuong, a Vietnamese diplomat and politician. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the State of Vietnam from 1949 to 1954, during a crucial period in the country's struggle for independence.

Another notable individual was Tran Van Chuong, a Vietnamese writer and poet who was born in 1912. He was renowned for his contributions to modern Vietnamese literature and his works often explored themes of patriotism and national identity.

Lastly, Nguyen Chuong San, born in 1935, was a highly respected Vietnamese artist and sculptor. His works, which often depicted traditional Vietnamese subjects and scenes, were widely admired and can be found in museums and galleries across the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chuong

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

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

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