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

Shung, 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 Shung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shung in America

Shung is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shung surname appeared 131 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 Shung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shung 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 Shung

The surname SHUNG has its origins in China and dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have emerged from the Mandarin Chinese language, derived from the word "shun" which means obedient or submissive. The name was likely given to individuals who displayed these qualities or held positions that required obedience and submission.

In ancient Chinese records, the SHUNG surname can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 256 BC). During this period, the name appeared in various manuscripts and historical texts, often associated with scholars, officials, and members of the educated elite. One notable example is the philosopher and politician Shung Tzu, who lived during the 4th century BC and was renowned for his teachings on ethics and governance.

The earliest recorded instance of the SHUNG surname is found in the "Book of Han," a historical text compiled during the 1st century AD. This document mentions a prominent SHUNG family that held influential positions in the imperial court during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). The SHUNG clan was known for their loyalty to the ruling emperor and their contributions to the administration of the empire.

Throughout the centuries, the SHUNG surname has been associated with several notable figures in Chinese history. One such figure was SHUNG Hung, a revered military strategist and general who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD). His brilliant tactics and leadership skills were instrumental in several victories against invading forces, earning him a place in the annals of Chinese military history.

Another prominent individual bearing the SHUNG surname was SHUNG Yu-lin, a scholar and poet who lived during the Song Dynasty (960 AD - 1279 AD). His poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, have been widely anthologized and studied by generations of literary scholars.

In more recent times, the SHUNG surname has been carried by individuals across various fields, including academia, the arts, and politics. One notable figure was SHUNG Chih-hsing, a renowned painter and calligrapher who lived in the 19th century. His intricate brushwork and mastery of traditional Chinese art forms earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.

While the SHUNG surname has its roots in ancient China, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors and contributing to the rich tapestry of global diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shung

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

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

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