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

Quon, 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 Quon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quon in America

Quon is the 20648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quon surname appeared 1,282 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 Quon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quon 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 Quon

The surname QUON has its origins in China, with the earliest records dating back to the 6th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Cantonese word "quan," which means "spring" or "source." This name was likely given to families who lived near natural springs or bodies of water.

In ancient Chinese texts, such as the "Hou Han Shu" (Book of the Later Han Dynasty), there are mentions of individuals with the surname QUON or similar spellings like "Quan" or "Kuan." These records suggest that the name was prevalent in regions like Guangdong and Fujian provinces during the Tang and Song dynasties.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname QUON was Quan Deyu, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). His works, including the "Quan Shi" (Collection of Quan's Poems), have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.

Another notable figure was Quan Ren (1235-1307 AD), a Confucian philosopher and educator who served as an official in the Yuan Dynasty. His philosophical writings, particularly on the teachings of Mencius, had a significant impact on Neo-Confucianism during that era.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), there was a prominent military leader named Quan Zongdu (1565-1624 AD), who played a crucial role in suppressing several rebellions and uprisings in southern China. His exploits were recorded in the "Ming Shi" (History of the Ming Dynasty).

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), the QUON surname gained further recognition with the emergence of Quan Tao (1781-1858 AD), a renowned painter and calligrapher. His works, which combined traditional Chinese techniques with Western influences, were highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.

Another notable figure from the Qing Dynasty was Quan Chengxuan (1812-1879 AD), a prominent scholar and poet who gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the Classical Chinese poetry genre known as "shi."

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname QUON who have left their mark on Chinese history and culture over the centuries. The name's origins and its association with natural sources of water have given it a unique significance in Chinese society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quon

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

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

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