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

Nuyen, 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 Nuyen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuyen in America

Nuyen is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuyen surname appeared 344 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 Nuyen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuyen 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 Nuyen

The surname Nuyen has its roots in the Vietnamese language, originating from the country of Vietnam during the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged as a variation of the Vietnamese word "Nguyen," which means "to be distinguished" or "to be of noble descent."

In its early history, the name Nuyen was predominantly associated with the Vietnamese aristocracy and scholars. It is said to have been adopted by members of the imperial court and learned individuals who held positions of respect and influence within Vietnamese society.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nuyen can be found in the Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu, a historical text compiled during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400 CE). This work documents the existence of several notable figures bearing the name, including Nuyen Van Sinh (1257-1329), a renowned scholar and court advisor.

As time passed, the name Nuyen gradually spread beyond the confines of the nobility and became more widely adopted by Vietnamese families from various backgrounds. Its spelling and pronunciation may have undergone minor variations in different regions, but the core meaning and significance remained intact.

Throughout history, the name Nuyen has been associated with several influential individuals who have left their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Nuyen Trai (1380-1442), a renowned Vietnamese philosopher, poet, and military strategist who played a crucial role in the Lam Son uprising against the Ming Dynasty.

Another prominent figure was Nuyen Du (1765-1820), a celebrated Vietnamese poet and scholar who is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in Vietnamese history. His epic poem, "The Tale of Kieu," is considered a masterpiece of Vietnamese literature and has had a profound impact on the country's cultural heritage.

In the 19th century, Nuyen Tat Thanh (1890-1969), better known as Ho Chi Minh, emerged as a pivotal figure in the struggle for Vietnamese independence. As the leader of the Vietnamese nationalist movement, he played a crucial role in the country's fight against colonial rule and eventually became the first president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Other notable individuals with the surname Nuyen include Nuyen Ngoc Loan (1930-1998), a South Vietnamese general who gained notoriety for his involvement in the execution of a Viet Cong prisoner during the Vietnam War, and Nuyen Viet Xuan (1390-1464), a revered Vietnamese scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of Neo-Confucianism in Vietnam.

While the name Nuyen has its roots in Vietnam, it has also been adopted by individuals of Vietnamese descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with large Vietnamese diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuyen

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

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

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