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

Proeung, 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 Proeung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Proeung in America

Proeung is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Proeung surname appeared 106 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 Proeung.

The history of the last name Proeung

The surname PROEUNG originated in Cambodia during the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Khmer words "pro" meaning "to travel" and "eung" meaning "to seek refuge or shelter." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who had traveled from one location to another in search of safety or a new home.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PROEUNG can be found in a manuscript dating back to the reign of King Barom Reachea II (1476-1504). The document mentions a village elder named Tep PROEUNG, who was responsible for overseeing the resettlement of people displaced by conflicts in the region.

During the 16th century, the name PROEUNG appeared in records related to land ownership and taxation in the provinces of Battambang and Banteay Meanchey. This suggests that individuals with this surname had established themselves as landowners and contributed to the economic development of these areas.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Neang PROEUNG (1723-1788) was a renowned writer and poet during the reign of King Ang Duong. Her literary works, which explored themes of resilience and perseverance, are considered significant contributions to Cambodian literature.

Another prominent individual with the surname PROEUNG was Chea PROEUNG (1854-1932), a revered Buddhist monk and scholar. He is credited with preserving and reviving important Buddhist texts and traditions that had been lost during periods of conflict and turmoil.

In the 20th century, Srey PROEUNG (1910-1989) was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in rural areas and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for girls and women in Cambodia.

The surname PROEUNG can also be traced to various place names in Cambodia, such as Proeung Veng, Proeung Trav, and Proeung Kbal, indicating that families with this name may have originated from or settled in these locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Proeung

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

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

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