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

Oeung, 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 Oeung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oeung in America

Oeung is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oeung surname appeared 109 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 Oeung.

The history of the last name Oeung

The surname Oeung is believed to have originated in Cambodia, tracing its roots back to the Khmer Empire which flourished in the region from the 9th to the 15th century. It is thought to derive from an ancient Khmer word "oeung," meaning "prosperous" or "successful." The earliest known written records of the name appear in inscriptions and stone carvings from the Angkor period, suggesting it was used by members of the ruling class or nobility.

During the height of the Khmer Empire, the Oeung name was prominently associated with the royal court and high-ranking officials. One notable figure from this era was Oeung Khempor, a revered scholar and advisor to King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. Khempor was renowned for his expertise in Buddhist philosophy and is credited with contributing to the construction of several grand temples, including the iconic Bayon at Angkor Thom.

As the Khmer Empire waned and Cambodia endured periods of turmoil and foreign occupation, the Oeung name persisted, particularly in rural areas and among those with ancestral ties to the former ruling class. In the 16th century, a prominent military commander named Oeung Prak led a successful rebellion against the Siamese occupation, briefly restoring Cambodian sovereignty before being defeated by a renewed invasion.

In the 19th century, during the French colonization of Indochina, a distinguished diplomat and writer named Oeung Nut (1834-1904) gained recognition for his efforts to preserve Khmer culture and language. His influential works provided valuable insights into Cambodian history and traditions.

Another notable figure was Oeung Chea (1911-1982), a respected politician and lawyer who played a key role in the struggle for Cambodian independence from France. He served as the country's first Minister of Justice after independence was achieved in 1953.

While the Oeung surname is most prevalent in Cambodia, it has also been carried by individuals of Cambodian descent living in various parts of the world, particularly in Southeast Asia and among the Cambodian diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oeung

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

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 Oeung 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.

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

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