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

Namkung, 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 Namkung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Namkung in America

Namkung is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Namkung surname appeared 293 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 Namkung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Namkung 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 Namkung

The surname Namkung has its origins in Korea, where it first appeared in the 14th century during the Goryeo dynasty. It is derived from the Korean words "nam" meaning "south" and "kung" meaning "capital" or "metropolis." This suggests that the name may have originated from families who lived in or near the southern capital city of the kingdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Namkung name can be found in the Goryeosa, a historical record of the Goryeo dynasty compiled in the 15th century. This text mentions a figure named Namkung Yun, who served as a high-ranking official during the reign of King Gongmin in the mid-14th century.

During the Joseon dynasty, which succeeded the Goryeo, the Namkung surname continued to be prominent. In the 16th century, a scholar and politician named Namkung Seok (1554-1604) held influential positions in the royal court and was known for his efforts to promote Confucian values and education.

Another notable figure from this period was Namkung Yong (1516-1585), a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in defending Korea against Japanese invasions in the late 16th century. His bravery and strategic skills were celebrated in historical accounts of the Imjin War.

In the 19th century, a Namkung family from the Jeolla region of Korea gained prominence. Namkung Ilbu (1810-1877) was a influential Confucian scholar and calligrapher who opposed the introduction of Western ideologies and technologies during the late Joseon period.

Throughout its history, the Namkung surname has also been associated with various place names in Korea. For example, the city of Namkung-myeon in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, is believed to have derived its name from the presence of Namkung families in the area.

While not as widespread as some other Korean surnames, the Namkung name has left its mark on Korean history and culture, with notable figures contributing to various fields, including politics, academia, and military affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Namkung

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

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

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