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

Cung, 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 Cung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cung in America

Cung is the 31453rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cung surname appeared 736 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 Cung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cung 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 Cung

The surname CUNG originates from Vietnam and its history can be traced back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Vietnamese word "cung," meaning "bow and arrow," which suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled archers or warriors.

During the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the CUNG surname was prevalent in the central region of Vietnam, particularly in the provinces of Quang Nam and Quang Ngai. Historical records indicate that several CUNG families held prominent positions in the imperial court and military ranks.

One notable figure bearing the CUNG surname was CUNG Dinh Ngo (1786-1839), a high-ranking mandarin and military leader who played a crucial role in suppressing the Tay Son Rebellion against the Nguyen Dynasty. He was celebrated for his military strategist and leadership skills.

Another prominent individual was CUNG Dinh Linh (1810-1875), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court. His literary works, including poetry collections and philosophical essays, are still studied and revered in Vietnam today.

In the 18th century, a manuscript known as the "Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi" (General Records of Dai Nam) documented the presence of several CUNG families residing in the village of Hoi An, a major trading port in central Vietnam. This suggests that the CUNG surname may have been associated with merchants and traders.

The earliest recorded instance of the CUNG surname can be found in a genealogical record dating back to the late 17th century, which mentions a CUNG family residing in the village of Tam Ky, in the Quang Nam province.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the CUNG surname, including CUNG Van An (1912-1986), a renowned painter and artist who played a significant role in the development of modern Vietnamese art; CUNG Dinh Quan (1899-1976), a celebrated poet and literary scholar; and CUNG Thi Nguyet (1924-2011), a prominent activist and advocate for women's rights in Vietnam.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cung

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

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

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