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

Nghiem, 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 Nghiem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nghiem in America

Nghiem is the 21660th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nghiem surname appeared 1,203 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 Nghiem.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nghiem 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 Nghiem

The surname NGHIEM has its origins in Vietnam. It is a Vietnamese surname that dates back several centuries.

The name NGHIEM is thought to be derived from the ancient Vietnamese word "nghiêm", which means "strict" or "austere". This suggests the name may have been given to individuals who were seen as disciplined or adhering to a strict moral code.

Some of the earliest records of the NGHIEM surname can be found in historical texts and manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries in Vietnam. These include references to individuals with the surname serving in various government and military roles during the Le Dynasty.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the NGHIEM surname was Nghiem Toan, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his contributions to Vietnamese literature and his work in preserving traditional values during a tumultuous period in Vietnam's history.

Another notable figure was Nghiem Xuan Nguyen, a military leader and strategist who played a pivotal role in the Tay Son Rebellion in the late 18th century. He was instrumental in helping the Tay Son forces overthrow the Nguyen Lords and establish a new dynasty.

In the 19th century, Nghiem Tuan Loc was a renowned educator and reformer who advocated for modernizing Vietnam's education system. He established several schools and introduced new teaching methods that were influential in shaping the country's approach to education.

During the 20th century, Nghiem Van Thieu was a prominent Vietnamese businessman and philanthropist. He founded several successful companies and was known for his charitable endeavors, particularly in supporting education and healthcare initiatives.

Lastly, Nghiem Xuan Yem was a celebrated Vietnamese artist and sculptor in the mid-20th century. His works, which often depicted traditional Vietnamese themes and motifs, are celebrated for their intricate detail and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nghiem

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

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

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