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

Htun, 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 Htun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Htun in America

Htun is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Htun surname appeared 271 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 Htun.

The history of the last name Htun

The surname HTUN has its origins in Myanmar (formerly Burma), and can be traced back to the Bagan period (11th-13th centuries CE). It is derived from the Burmese word "htun", which means "prosperous" or "flourishing". The name was initially associated with people from the central and upper regions of Myanmar, particularly around the areas of Bagan and Mandalay.

During the Bagan period, the HTUN surname appeared in several inscriptions and stone engravings found in ancient temples and monuments. One of the earliest recorded instances is from a 12th-century inscription at the Shwezigon Pagoda, which mentions a monk named Htun Shin. Another notable reference is the Kalyani inscriptions of the 15th century, which list several individuals with the HTUN surname.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Htun Kyaw (1516-1581) was a renowned scholar and advisor to the Toungoo Dynasty rulers. He is credited with translating several Buddhist texts from Pali to Burmese, and his works were highly influential in shaping Burmese literature and culture.

The HTUN surname also has connections to various place names in Myanmar. For instance, the town of Htun Chaung in the Mandalay Region is named after a local chieftain from the HTUN lineage. Similarly, the village of Htun Taw in the Bago Region is believed to have been founded by individuals bearing the HTUN name.

Other notable individuals with the HTUN surname include:

1. Htun Aung Kyaw (1876-1947), a well-known writer and poet during the colonial era.
2. Htun Hla (1914-1978), a famous Burmese painter and artist who was instrumental in reviving traditional Burmese art styles.
3. Htun Lwin (1921-1993), a prominent diplomat and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Burma in the 1970s.
4. Htun Tin (1909-2005), a respected historian and author who wrote extensively on Burmese culture and history.
5. Htun Myint (1937-2021), a renowned writer and journalist who received numerous literary awards for his works.

The HTUN surname continues to be prevalent in Myanmar, particularly in the central and upper regions of the country. It has a rich historical legacy and is deeply rooted in Burmese culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Htun

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

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

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