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

Shun, 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 Shun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shun in America

Shun is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shun surname appeared 246 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 Shun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shun 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 Shun

The surname SHUN is believed to have originated in China, likely during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is derived from the Chinese word 'shun', which means 'obedient' or 'compliant'. The name was initially given to individuals who were known for their obedience and adherence to societal norms and traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHUN surname can be found in the historical records of the Tang Dynasty. A prominent figure named Shun Yuanzhang (596-648 AD) was a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on Confucian ideals and the importance of filial piety.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the SHUN surname gained further prominence. A family of scholars and officials, the Shun clan, hailed from the Zhejiang province and played a significant role in the imperial bureaucracy. One notable member was Shun Wenjie (1018-1079 AD), a renowned poet and calligrapher.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the SHUN surname was associated with several prominent figures. Shun Guangren (1612-1680 AD) was a renowned painter and calligrapher who is celebrated for his landscapes and bird-and-flower paintings. Shun Zhongxian (1547-1624 AD) was a prominent military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in the overthrow of the Ming Dynasty.

The SHUN surname also has ties to various place names in China. The city of Shunde, located in Guangdong province, is believed to have derived its name from the SHUN surname, as the area was once inhabited by members of the Shun clan.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the SHUN surname. Shun Chengzhi (1593-1638 AD) was a renowned scholar and philosopher during the Ming Dynasty, known for his works on Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism. Shun Qingzhi (1629-1701 AD) was a prominent poet and calligrapher of the Qing Dynasty, celebrated for his innovative style and artistic expression.

In more recent times, Shun Hing Lee (1933-1997) was a prominent Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to education and community development. Shun-ichi Ozaki (1860-1930) was a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a significant role in Japan's foreign policy during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shun

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

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

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