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

Eung, 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 Eung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eung in America

Eung is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eung surname appeared 109 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 Eung.

The history of the last name Eung

The surname EUNG is believed to have originated in Korea during the Goryeo Dynasty, which lasted from 918 to 1392 CE. It is derived from the Korean word "eun," which means "silver" or "money." The name was likely given to someone who worked with precious metals or was involved in the minting of coins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EUNG surname can be found in the "Goryeosa," a historical record of the Goryeo Dynasty. The document mentions a government official named EUNG Gyu-won who served during the reign of King Chungnyeol in the 13th century.

During the Joseon Dynasty, which followed the Goryeo Dynasty, the EUNG surname spread to various regions of Korea, including the provinces of Gyeongsang and Jeolla. Some variations of the spelling included "Eung," "Eung-a," and "Eung-ga."

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the EUNG surname was EUNG Hyo-gwan (1519-1578), a renowned Confucian scholar and philosopher. He was known for his work in interpreting and commentating on the Confucian classics.

Another notable figure with the EUNG surname was EUNG Dae-soo (1719-1793), a Silhak scholar and reformist during the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty. He advocated for social and economic reforms and criticized the rigid Confucian orthodoxy of the time.

In the 19th century, EUNG Tae-hon (1822-1898) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Korean Empire. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with foreign powers and modernizing Korea's diplomatic relations.

During the Japanese colonial period in the early 20th century, EUNG Ki-chung (1897-1970) was a renowned writer and activist who fought for Korean independence. His works, including novels and short stories, often depicted the struggles of the Korean people under Japanese occupation.

EUNG Yong-soo (1920-1983) was a celebrated novelist and playwright in the latter half of the 20th century. He is best known for his novels that explored the complex social and political issues of modern Korean society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eung

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

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 Eung 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.

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

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