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

Phoung, 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 Phoung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phoung in America

Phoung is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phoung surname appeared 161 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 Phoung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phoung 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 Phoung

The surname PHOUNG is believed to have originated in Vietnam during the 15th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese words "pho" meaning "town" and "ung" meaning "to endure or sustain." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for the enduring foundation or development of a particular town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PHOUNG surname can be found in a historical document from the late 16th century, which mentions a prominent figure named PHOUNG Nguyen Thi. This document details her role in leading a resistance movement against the Chinese occupation of Vietnam during that time period.

In the 17th century, there are records of a PHOUNG family residing in the coastal province of Quang Nam. It is believed that this family played a significant role in the establishment and growth of a fishing village in the region, which could explain the origins of their surname.

During the 19th century, a notable individual named PHOUNG Dinh Giac (1820-1892) gained recognition for his contributions to Vietnamese literature and poetry. He is often cited as one of the most influential writers of his era.

Another prominent figure bearing the PHOUNG surname was PHOUNG Van Chuong (1876-1956), a political activist and advocate for Vietnamese independence. He played a pivotal role in the Nationalist Movement and was imprisoned by the French colonial authorities for his efforts.

In more recent times, PHOUNG Xuan Hua (1920-2008) was a revered Buddhist monk and teacher who established several temples and monasteries throughout Vietnam and the United States. He was instrumental in spreading the teachings of Vietnamese Buddhism in the West.

It is worth noting that the PHOUNG surname has also been associated with various place names in Vietnam, such as Phoung Dinh and Phoung Xuan, which may further shed light on the origins and geographical distribution of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phoung

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

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

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