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

Huynh, 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 Huynh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huynh in America

Huynh is the 620th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huynh surname appeared 54,996 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 19 people would have the surname Huynh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huynh 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 Huynh

The surname HUYNH is a Vietnamese name that originated in the 17th century. It is derived from the Chinese character 'huỳnh', which means 'yellow' or 'golden'. This name was commonly used in the northern and central regions of Vietnam, particularly in the provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh.

The earliest recorded example of the HUYNH surname can be found in the Nguyen Dynasty's historical records, which date back to the late 17th century. One notable individual from this period was Huynh Cong Nhan, a renowned scholar and poet who lived from 1650 to 1725.

During the 19th century, the HUYNH surname gained prominence with several notable figures. Huynh Tan Phat (1810-1880) was a respected military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against French colonization. Another prominent figure was Huynh Thuc Khang (1876-1947), a renowned scholar and educator who established several schools in the central region of Vietnam.

In the early 20th century, Huynh Phu So (1920-1947) became a national hero for his role in the resistance against French colonial rule. He was executed by the French authorities in 1947 but remains a revered figure in Vietnamese history.

One of the most famous individuals with the HUYNH surname is Huynh Tan Phat (1913-1989), a prominent writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the development of Vietnamese literature during the 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and social justice, had a profound impact on the country's cultural landscape.

Another notable figure is Huynh Thi Huong Lan (1930-2008), a celebrated artist who was renowned for her intricate lacquer paintings. Her works, which depicted traditional Vietnamese life and landscapes, have been exhibited in numerous prestigious galleries and museums around the world.

While the HUYNH surname has its roots in Vietnam, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly within the Vietnamese diaspora communities. However, the historical significance and cultural connections of this name remain deeply rooted in Vietnam's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huynh

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

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

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