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

Ryoo, 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 Ryoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ryoo in America

Ryoo is the 48347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ryoo surname appeared 437 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 Ryoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ryoo 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 Ryoo

The surname RYOO is of Korean origin, with its roots tracing back to the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392 CE) and the early Joseon period (1392-1897 CE). It is believed to have originated from the Korean word "ryu," which means "willow" or "flowing water," suggesting a possible connection to geographical features or occupations related to rivers, streams, or willow cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RYOO surname can be found in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a historical record that documented important events and individuals during that era. The name appears in several entries, indicating its presence among the nobility and scholarly classes of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named RYOO Seong-ryong (1542-1607) emerged as a renowned scholar and poet. His literary works, particularly his collection of poems titled "Seonghwangjip," have been widely studied and celebrated throughout Korean history.

Another prominent individual bearing the RYOO surname was RYOO Yeong-mo (1637-1723), a renowned Confucian scholar and philosopher during the later years of the Joseon Dynasty. His teachings and writings on Neo-Confucianism had a significant impact on Korean intellectual thought and education.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the RYOO surname was also associated with the Korean independence movement against Japanese colonial rule. RYOO Seung-hun (1877-1964), a prominent educator and independence activist, played a crucial role in establishing modern educational institutions and promoting Korean nationalism.

In more recent history, RYOO Seung-wan (1918-2009) was a celebrated novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and the human condition. His novels, such as "The Soil" and "The Wanderer," are considered masterpieces of modern Korean literature.

While the RYOO surname has its roots in ancient Korea, it has since spread across the globe, with notable individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including academia, arts, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ryoo

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

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

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