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

Nguon, 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 Nguon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nguon in America

Nguon is the 47791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nguon surname appeared 443 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 Nguon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nguon 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 Nguon

The surname NGUON originates from Vietnam, where it first appeared in the 15th century during the Later Le Dynasty. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "nguồn," meaning "source" or "origin," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a river or other water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NGUON can be found in the Annals of the Later Le Dynasty, where a military commander named Nguon Van Tien is mentioned for his bravery in a battle against the Ming Dynasty in 1467. This historical reference provides evidence of the name's existence during that time period.

During the 16th century, the NGUON surname was particularly prominent in the northern provinces of Vietnam, such as Bac Ninh and Bac Giang. The name was often associated with certain villages or hamlets, leading to variations like Nguon Xa or Nguon Trang, which incorporated the names of those localities.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Nguon Dinh Chieu (1737-1798) gained recognition as a renowned poet and scholar during the Tay Son Dynasty. His literary works, including the epic poem "The Tale of Kieu," are considered among the greatest achievements in Vietnamese literature.

Another prominent individual bearing the NGUON surname was Nguon Van Tuyen (1824-1886), a high-ranking mandarin and military leader during the Nguyen Dynasty. He played a crucial role in suppressing several uprisings and is remembered for his strategic military prowess.

Moving into the 20th century, Nguon Van Tinh (1910-1980) was a distinguished Vietnamese painter and sculptor known for his traditional lacquer paintings and woodcarvings. His art pieces are celebrated for their intricate details and preservation of cultural heritage.

It is worth noting that the NGUON surname has occasionally been transcribed or transliterated differently throughout history, leading to variations such as Nguyen, Nguyen, or Nguyễn, which share a similar linguistic origin but may have different meanings or associations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nguon

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

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

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