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

Kyung, 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 Kyung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kyung in America

Kyung is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kyung surname appeared 306 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 Kyung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kyung 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 Kyung

The surname "KYUNG" originates from Korea and has its roots dating back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 CE). It is believed to have been derived from the Korean word "kyung," which means "capital city" or "metropolis." The name was likely adopted by families who resided in or near the capital city during that era.

During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897 CE), the use of the surname "KYUNG" became more widespread as families sought to establish their lineage and ancestral roots. The name can be found in various historical records and genealogical documents from that period.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname "KYUNG" can be found in the "Annals of the Joseon Dynasty," a historical record that chronicles the reign of the Korean kings during that time. The name appears in several entries, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various roles and positions within the court and government.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named KYUNG Sang-hun (1516-1599) gained recognition for his contribution to the development of the Korean alphabet, Hangul. He served as a scholar and advisor to King Sejong the Great, the inventor of Hangul.

Another prominent individual with the surname "KYUNG" was KYUNG Suk-jo (1563-1628), a renowned Confucian scholar and philosopher during the Joseon Dynasty. His works and teachings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.

During the 19th century, KYUNG Woo-sung (1818-1886) emerged as a prominent figure in the Donghak (Eastern Learning) movement, a religious and social movement that advocated for equality and justice in Korean society.

The surname "KYUNG" has also been associated with various place names in Korea, such as Kyungju, an ancient capital city of the Silla Kingdom (57 BCE-935 CE), and Kyungsan, a mountainous region known for its scenic beauty.

It is worth noting that while the surname "KYUNG" has a long and rich history in Korea, it is not as common as some of the more prevalent surnames in the country today. However, it continues to be a part of Korea's diverse cultural heritage and linguistic landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kyung

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

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

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