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

Khuat, 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 Khuat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khuat in America

Khuat is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khuat surname appeared 153 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 Khuat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khuat 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 Khuat

The surname KHUAT is believed to have originated in Vietnam during the 17th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "khuat," which means "to bow" or "to bend," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was physically bent or had a curved posture.

The earliest recorded instances of the KHUAT surname can be found in historical documents from the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. One notable example is Khuat Nhu Tan, a famous Vietnamese scholar and poet who lived during the 19th century (1827-1909). He was renowned for his literary works and contributions to the preservation of Vietnamese culture.

Another prominent figure with the KHUAT surname was Khuat Huu Thi, a Vietnamese revolutionary and political leader who played a significant role in the country's fight for independence against French colonial rule in the early 20th century (1879-1945).

In the field of art, Khuat Thi Hung (1919-1997) was a renowned Vietnamese painter and sculptor, known for her exceptional works that depicted the beauty of Vietnamese landscapes and traditional life.

Moving forward in time, Khuat Duy Tien (1945-present) is a contemporary Vietnamese writer and journalist who has written extensively on social and political issues in Vietnam. His works have been widely recognized and have contributed to the development of modern Vietnamese literature.

Lastly, Khuat Quang Vinh (1979-present) is a successful entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded one of Vietnam's largest e-commerce platforms, Tiki Corporation. His success in the technology industry has made him a prominent figure in Vietnam's business community.

While the KHUAT surname may not be as widely recognized globally as some other Vietnamese surnames, it holds a significant place in the country's history and cultural heritage, with many notable individuals having borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khuat

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

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

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