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

Namgung, 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 Namgung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Namgung in America

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

The Namgung 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 Namgung.

The history of the last name Namgung

The surname NAMGUNG has its origins in Korea, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Korean word "nam," meaning "south," and "gung," meaning "province" or "region." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals or families who hailed from southern regions of the Korean peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded references to the NAMGUNG surname can be found in the Goryeo Dynasty annals, which spanned from 918 to 1392 CE. These historical documents mention several prominent figures bearing this surname, indicating its established presence during that time.

In the late 14th century, a scholar and government official named NAMGUNG Gon (1320-1392) gained recognition for his contributions to the establishment of the Joseon Dynasty, which succeeded the Goryeo Dynasty. His writings and political influence left a lasting impact on Korean society.

During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), the NAMGUNG surname continued to be associated with scholars, officials, and influential families. One notable figure was NAMGUNG Won (1577-1626), a renowned Confucian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to Neo-Confucian thought in Korea.

In the 19th century, NAMGUNG Hyeon (1820-1898) was a prominent scholar and calligrapher who played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional Korean arts and culture during a period of modernization and foreign influences.

Moving into the early 20th century, NAMGUNG Eok (1863-1939) was a prominent educator and independence activist who fought against Japanese colonial rule in Korea. His efforts and advocacy for Korean independence left a lasting legacy.

Throughout its history, the NAMGUNG surname has been associated with various regions and place names in Korea, reflecting the geographical roots of different branches of the family. However, the exact origins and connections to specific locations remain a subject of ongoing research and interpretation by historians and genealogists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Namgung

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

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

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