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

Ninh, 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 Ninh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ninh in America

Ninh is the 35345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ninh surname appeared 637 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 Ninh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ninh 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 Ninh

The surname NINH is believed to have originated in Vietnam during the 10th century AD. It is derived from the Old Vietnamese word "ninh", which means "peaceful" or "tranquil". The name was likely given to individuals who exhibited a calm and serene demeanor or who lived in regions known for their peaceful environments.

The earliest known record of the surname NINH can be found in the Đại Việt Sử Ký Toàn Thư, a historical text compiled in the 15th century. This text mentions a scholar named Ninh Khắc Vân, who lived during the Lý Dynasty (1009-1225 AD) and was renowned for his contributions to Vietnamese poetry and literature.

Another notable figure with the surname NINH was Ninh Tốn, a military commander who served under the Trần Dynasty (1225-1400 AD). He played a crucial role in defending Vietnam against Mongol invasions in the 13th century.

In the 16th century, a village named Ninh Hòa, located in the present-day Khánh Hòa Province, was established. This village was likely named after an individual with the surname NINH, reflecting the influence and presence of this family name in the region.

During the 18th century, Ninh Cương, a scholar and administrator, gained prominence for his literary works and contributions to the Vietnamese civil service. He served under the Lê Dynasty and was known for his expertise in Confucian teachings.

In more recent times, Ninh Viết Giao (1880-1957) was a renowned painter and calligrapher who was celebrated for his unique artistic style and his efforts to preserve traditional Vietnamese art forms.

While the surname NINH originated in Vietnam, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the peaceful and tranquil regions of ancient Vietnam, where it was first bestowed upon individuals who embodied these qualities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ninh

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

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

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