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

Khuon, 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 Khuon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khuon in America

Khuon is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khuon surname appeared 330 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 Khuon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khuon 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 Khuon

The surname KHUON is believed to have originated in the Khmer region of Cambodia, possibly as early as the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Khmer word "khuan," which means "to be born" or "to come into existence." The name was likely associated with families or individuals who lived in or near the areas where the Khmer language was spoken.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHUON can be found in ancient Khmer inscriptions dating back to the 7th century, during the Khmer Empire. These inscriptions were often etched into stone monuments and temple walls, serving as historical records of important events and individuals.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named KHUON Phiset was mentioned in several Khmer literary works as a revered scholar and philosopher. His works were influential in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of the region at the time.

During the Angkor period, which lasted from the 9th to the 15th century, the KHUON name was associated with several prominent families and individuals. One such individual was KHUON Naren, a skilled architect who is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several temples and monuments in the Angkor Wat complex.

In the 16th century, a Khmer scholar and poet named KHUON Sovan gained recognition for his contributions to Khmer literature. His poems and writings provided valuable insights into the cultural and social aspects of the Khmer people during that period.

As the Khmer Empire declined and the region experienced various political and social changes, the KHUON name spread to other parts of Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam. However, its roots remained firmly planted in the Khmer culture and tradition.

While the name KHUON may have evolved and taken on different spellings or variations over the centuries, its connection to the Khmer heritage and the meaning of "being born" or "coming into existence" has persisted through time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khuon

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

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

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