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

Moeung, 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 Moeung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moeung in America

Moeung is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moeung surname appeared 173 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 Moeung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moeung 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 Moeung

The surname MOEUNG is believed to have originated from the Southeast Asian region, specifically in Cambodia. It is rooted in the Khmer language, which is the official language of Cambodia.

The name MOEUNG is thought to be derived from the Khmer word "mueng," which means a town or a city. It is possible that the surname was initially given to individuals who hailed from a particular town or city in Cambodia.

While there are no definitive historical records or manuscripts that document the earliest appearances of the surname MOEUNG, it is likely that the name emerged during the time of the Khmer Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname MOEUNG was Moeung Sotheavy, a Cambodian writer and poet who lived in the late 19th century. She is renowned for her contributions to the preservation of Khmer literature and culture.

Another notable figure was Moeung Sokhom, a Cambodian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Cambodia in the 1960s. He played a crucial role in navigating Cambodia's foreign relations during a turbulent period in the country's history.

Moeung Chhum Leang, a Cambodian architect and urban planner, made significant contributions to the development of modern architecture in Cambodia. He is best known for designing several iconic buildings in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia.

Moeung Vannara, a contemporary Cambodian artist, has gained international recognition for his unique style of painting that blends traditional Khmer motifs with modern elements. His works have been exhibited in galleries around the world.

Moeung Sotheara, a Cambodian writer and activist, has been a vocal advocate for human rights and social justice in Cambodia. Her writings have shed light on the struggles and challenges faced by marginalized communities in the country.

While the surname MOEUNG may have originated in Cambodia, it is possible that variations of the name exist in other Southeast Asian countries, as the Khmer language and culture have had a significant influence in the region throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moeung

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

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

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