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

Huan, 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 Huan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huan in America

Huan is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huan surname appeared 248 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 Huan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huan 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 Huan

The surname HUAN is believed to have originated in China, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Chinese word "huan," which means "joyful" or "happy." The earliest known records of this surname can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), when it was commonly found in the regions of Guangdong and Fujian provinces.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the HUAN surname gained prominence as several notable scholars and officials bore this name. One such individual was HUAN Wen (1107-1160), a renowned poet and calligrapher who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the HUAN surname was particularly prevalent in the southern regions of China. Historical records from this period mention HUAN Zhong (1535-1608), a renowned painter and scholar who was celebrated for his landscape paintings and calligraphic works.

The HUAN surname also has a connection to various place names in China. For instance, the city of Huanzhou (now known as Huanxian) in Gansu Province is believed to have been named after a prominent HUAN family that resided in the area during the Tang Dynasty.

One of the most famous individuals with the HUAN surname was HUAN Xuan (916-988), a celebrated Buddhist monk and scholar who played a significant role in the revival of Buddhism in China during the Song Dynasty. His contributions to Buddhist philosophy and literature are widely studied and revered to this day.

Another notable figure was HUAN Tan (1918-1997), a renowned Chinese writer and playwright who was celebrated for his novels and plays that explored themes of social injustice and the human condition. His works, such as "The Galloping Horse" and "The Sunset Glow," are considered literary masterpieces in modern Chinese literature.

HUAN Yi (1936-2018) was a prominent Chinese architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of modern Chinese architecture. He was instrumental in the design and planning of several major cities in China, including Beijing and Shanghai.

HUAN Zhenhua (1918-2005) was a respected Chinese military leader who played a pivotal role in the Chinese Civil War and the establishment of the People's Republic of China. He served as a high-ranking officer in the People's Liberation Army and was renowned for his strategic acumen and leadership skills.

Throughout history, the HUAN surname has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, art, and military affairs. While its origins can be traced back to ancient China, the surname has spread across the globe, carried by generations of HUAN families who have left their mark on the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huan

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

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

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