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

Khuc, 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 Khuc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khuc in America

Khuc is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khuc surname appeared 307 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 Khuc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khuc 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 Khuc

The surname KHUC has its origins in Vietnam, where it first emerged during the 15th century. This name is derived from the Vietnamese word "khuc," which means "bend" or "curve," likely referring to the geographical features of the area where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KHUC can be found in the Nguyen Dynasty records, where a nobleman named KHUC Van Tien was mentioned in 1603. This suggests that the surname was already well-established among the Vietnamese aristocracy by the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a famous Vietnamese poet and scholar named KHUC Thanh Dung (1733-1799) gained recognition for his contributions to Vietnamese literature. His works, which included poetry and historical writings, are still studied and celebrated today.

During the 19th century, the surname KHUC spread beyond Vietnam as Vietnamese immigrants began to settle in neighboring countries. One notable figure from this period was KHUC Minh Tan (1822-1892), a Vietnamese diplomat who served as an ambassador to France and played a significant role in fostering relations between Vietnam and European nations.

As the Vietnamese diaspora expanded in the 20th century, the surname KHUC became more widely dispersed around the world. One prominent individual bearing this name was KHUC Tran Chau (1921-2003), a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur who founded the successful restaurant chain Lee's Sandwiches.

Another noteworthy figure was KHUC Minh Tho (1928-2018), a Vietnamese-American writer and journalist who documented the experiences of Vietnamese refugees in the United States. His memoir, "The Secret Dragon," provided valuable insights into the struggles and resilience of the Vietnamese diaspora.

Throughout its history, the surname KHUC has been associated with various place names and geographical features in Vietnam. For example, the village of Khuc Trach in the northern province of Thai Binh is believed to be one of the ancestral homes of the KHUC family.

While the surname KHUC has its roots in Vietnam, it has now spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of Vietnamese immigrants and their descendants. Despite its global reach, the name remains a testament to its rich cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of Vietnam's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khuc

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

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

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