2010
#11,688
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,681
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.91
Rare Last name
Htoo
A Burmese surname likely derived from a personal characteristic, place of origin, or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 9,632 Americans carry the last name Htoo. That puts it at #4,097 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 35,585 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Htoo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
9.6K
1 in 35,585
Census rank
#4,097
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
8.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,400 bearers of the surname Htoo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4097th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Htoo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.3%) and Hispanic (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Htoo
The surname HTOO has its origins in Myanmar (formerly Burma). It emerged during the Bagan period, which spanned from the 9th to 13th centuries AD. The name is believed to derive from the old Burmese word "htun," meaning "high" or "noble," suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name may have held esteemed positions or ranks in society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HTOO surname can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in stone inscriptions found in the ancient city of Bagan. These inscriptions documented various administrative and military officials, indicating that the name was associated with individuals of significance during that era.
In the 13th century, the HTOO name was mentioned in the Burmese chronicle, the Hmannan Yazawin, which recorded the history of the Bagan Kingdom. This chronicle provides insights into the lives and deeds of prominent figures bearing the HTOO surname, shedding light on their roles and contributions to the kingdom's affairs.
Notable individuals with the HTOO surname throughout history include:
1. Htoo Hkin Wun (c. 1150-1210), a renowned military commander who served under King Narapatisithu of the Bagan Kingdom. He played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against Mongol invasions.
2. Htoo Hkin Kyaw (c. 1280-1345), a skilled architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several iconic Buddhist temples and monuments in Bagan, including the renowned Ananda Temple.
3. Htoo Hkin Bwa (c. 1500-1570), a revered Buddhist scholar and poet during the Toungoo Dynasty. His works contributed significantly to the preservation and propagation of Theravada Buddhist teachings in Myanmar.
4. Htoo Hkin Thakin (1885-1965), a prominent political activist and one of the founding members of the Dobama Asiayone (We Burmans Association), which played a pivotal role in the independence movement against British colonial rule.
5. Htoo Hkin Oo (1920-1997), a distinguished artist and painter who was renowned for his vibrant depictions of traditional Burmese life and landscapes, helping to preserve the country's cultural heritage through his artwork.
Throughout its history, the HTOO surname has been closely associated with various regions within Myanmar, including the central plains around Bagan, the Irrawaddy Delta, and the Shan Hills. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the Burmese language and culture remains deeply rooted.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Htoo
Among Census respondents with the surname Htoo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.3%) and Hispanic (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Htoo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Htoo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander99.1% · 8,326
- Two or more races0.3% · 27
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 21
- White0.2% · 19
- Black or African American0.1% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Htoo
Htoo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#4,097
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,400
+5,719 bearers (+213.3%)
Per 100,000 2.81
Rank movement Up 7,591 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #11,688 | 2,681 | 0.91 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #4,097 | 8,400 | 2.81 | +5,719 bearers (+213.3%) | Up 7,591 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Htoo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,688 | #4,097 | 64.9% |
| Count | 2,681 | 8,400 | 213.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.91 | 2.81 | 208.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Htoo bearers went from 2,681 to 8,400 (+213.3% change). The surname moved up 7,591 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,688 to #4,097.
FAQ
Htoo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Htoo?
Name Census estimates that about 9,632 living Americans carry the surname Htoo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 35,585 residents.
How common is Htoo?
Htoo ranks #4,097 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.81 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,400 people with the surname Htoo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (9,632), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.81 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.81 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Htoo.
Has Htoo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Htoo went from 2,681 recorded bearers to 8,400. That is an increase of 5,719 (+213.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,688 to #4,097.
What does the Census say about the background of Htoo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Htoo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.3%) and Hispanic (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Htoo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (8,326 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Htoo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (99.1%), Two or More Races (0.3%), Hispanic (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Htoo (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Htoo mean?
A Burmese surname likely derived from a personal characteristic, place of origin, or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Htoo (2.81 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Htoo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.