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

Nhan, 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 Nhan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nhan in America

Nhan is the 21535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nhan surname appeared 1,212 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 Nhan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nhan 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 Nhan

The surname NHAN is believed to originate from Vietnam, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Vietnamese word "nhan," which means "kind" or "gentle." The name was initially found in the northern and central regions of Vietnam, particularly in the provinces of Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the NHAN surname appeared in various historical documents and records maintained by local officials and scholars. One notable example is the "Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu" (Complete Annals of Dai Viet), a historical work compiled during the Le Dynasty, which includes references to individuals with the NHAN surname.

The first documented person with the NHAN surname was Nhan Thi Loan (1420-1495), a poet and scholar who lived during the Le Dynasty. Her poetry and writings were highly regarded and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

Another prominent figure was Nhan Thuc Hien (1570-1635), a renowned Confucian scholar and philosopher. He was known for his contributions to the study of Confucian classics and his teachings, which influenced generations of scholars and intellectuals.

In the 18th century, Nhan Van Thieu (1712-1785) was a prominent military leader and strategist who played a significant role in the Tay Son Rebellion against the ruling Nguyen Dynasty. His military tactics and leadership were instrumental in the success of the rebellion.

During the 19th century, Nhan Huu Dat (1820-1890) was a renowned educator and scholar. He established several schools and educational institutions, contributing to the spread of knowledge and education in Vietnam.

Another notable figure was Nhan Dinh Chieu (1854-1925), a celebrated poet and nationalist who played a crucial role in the resistance against French colonialism. His poems and writings inspired patriotism and served as a rallying cry for the independence movement.

Throughout history, the NHAN surname has been associated with various place names and locations in Vietnam, such as Nhan Trach (a district in Dong Nai Province), Nhan Hoa (a commune in Tay Ninh Province), and Nhan Chau (a district in Hung Yen Province).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nhan

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

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

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