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

Dương, 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 Dương surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dương in America

Dương is the 1431st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dương surname appeared 24,870 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 8 people would have the surname Dương.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dương 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 Dương

The surname DUONG is believed to have originated in Vietnam, where it has been a common family name for centuries. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "duong," which means "path" or "road." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who lived along a particular road or path, or perhaps with those who worked as guides or travelers.

DUONG is a romanized spelling of the Vietnamese name, which is traditionally written using Chinese characters. In ancient times, the name was likely written using various Chinese characters that carried similar meanings related to paths or roads.

While specific historical records documenting the earliest uses of the name DUONG are scarce, it is believed to have been a prominent family name in Vietnam as early as the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. Some scholars suggest that the name may have originated even earlier, during the period of Chinese cultural influence in Vietnam before the nation gained independence.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DUONG was Duong Van Nga, a prominent military commander who lived in the 13th century during the Tran Dynasty. He played a significant role in defending Vietnam against Mongol invasions and is celebrated as a national hero.

In the 15th century, Duong Nhat Le was a famous poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the development of Vietnamese literature and philosophy. His works, including the celebrated "Quy Du Trac" (The Journey to the West), have been widely studied and admired.

During the 17th century, Duong Quy Phi was a renowned female poet and concubine of Lord Nguyen Phuc Lan, a powerful ruler in southern Vietnam. Her poetry and literary works have been celebrated for their beauty and emotional depth.

In more recent history, Duong Van Minh was a prominent military leader who served as the last president of South Vietnam before the Fall of Saigon in 1975. He played a significant role in the Vietnam War and the eventual reunification of the country.

Another notable figure with the surname DUONG was Duong Thu Huong, a contemporary Vietnamese novelist and dissident. Her works, which often criticized the Vietnamese government, gained international recognition and earned her numerous literary awards.

Throughout its long history, the surname DUONG has been associated with various regions and communities within Vietnam, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the country over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dương

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

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

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