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

Muong, 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 Muong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muong in America

Muong is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muong surname appeared 105 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 Muong.

The history of the last name Muong

The surname "MUONG" has its origins in the ancient lands of what is now Vietnam. The name is believed to have emerged during the Ly Dynasty, which ruled from 1009 to 1225 AD. It is likely derived from the Vietnamese word "muong," meaning "mountain valley" or "highland region."

The earliest records of the name "MUONG" can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various local administrative documents and land registries. It was particularly prevalent in the mountainous regions of northern Vietnam, where many ethnic minority groups resided.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname "MUONG" was Nguyen Van Muong (c. 1280 - 1349), a prominent scholar and poet during the Tran Dynasty. His works, which celebrated the natural beauty of Vietnam's highlands, are still studied and revered today.

During the 15th century, the "MUONG" surname gained further prominence with the rise of Muong Thi Khang (1420 - 1492), a celebrated general who played a crucial role in defending Vietnam against Chinese invasions. His military exploits and strategic brilliance earned him a place in Vietnam's historical annals.

Another notable figure bearing the "MUONG" surname was Tran Thi Muong (1568 - 1638), a pioneering female author and philosopher. Her seminal work, "The Reflections of a Mountain Dweller," explored the interconnectedness of nature, spirituality, and human existence, and is considered a masterpiece of Vietnamese literature.

In the 19th century, Nguyen Muong (1820 - 1885) gained recognition as a skilled architect and urban planner. He oversaw the construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in the imperial capital of Hue, many of which still stand as testament to his architectural prowess.

The name "MUONG" has also been associated with various place names throughout Vietnam, particularly in the northern regions. For example, the Muong Lay District in the Dien Bien Province is named after the ethnic Muong people who have inhabited the area for centuries.

While the "MUONG" surname may not be as common as some others in Vietnam, it carries a rich historical and cultural significance, deeply rooted in the country's mountainous landscapes and the resilience of its ethnic minority communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muong

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

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 Muong 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.

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

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