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

Lun, 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 Lun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lun in America

Lun is the 32302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lun surname appeared 713 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 Lun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lun 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 Lun

The surname "Lun" is believed to have its origins in China, specifically in the Guangdong province, where it first emerged during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). The name is derived from the Chinese character "仑," which means "wagon" or "carriage." In ancient times, this character was often used as a metaphor for harmony and balance, suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who displayed these qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Lun" can be found in the Guangdong Provincial Archives, where a document from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) mentions a family by this name residing in the city of Guangzhou. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the name gained further prominence, with several members of the Lun family holding official positions in the imperial court.

In the 14th century, a scholar named Lun Yunzhong (1292-1365) became well-known for his contributions to Chinese literature and philosophy. His works, particularly his commentaries on the Confucian classics, were highly regarded and influenced generations of scholars.

Another notable figure with the surname "Lun" was the 16th-century military strategist and general, Lun Qingzhi (1536-1605). He played a crucial role in the defense of the Ming Dynasty against the Japanese invasions of Korea and is remembered for his innovative military tactics.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the Lun family continued to produce notable individuals, including Lun Baocheng (1768-1832), a renowned painter and calligrapher whose works are still celebrated today.

In more recent times, Lun Jingsheng (1901-1985) was a prominent Chinese diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.

While the surname "Lun" is primarily found in China, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diasporas. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Chinese civilization, where it held cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lun

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

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

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