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

Soeung, 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 Soeung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soeung in America

Soeung is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soeung surname appeared 332 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 Soeung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soeung 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 Soeung

The surname SOEUNG is believed to have originated in Cambodia during the Khmer Empire period, which spanned from the 9th to the 15th century. It is derived from the Khmer language and is thought to be related to the word "soeng," which means "gold" or "golden." This suggests that the name may have been associated with goldsmiths, gold traders, or individuals involved in the gold industry.

The earliest known record of the SOEUNG surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a stone inscription found in the ancient Khmer city of Angkor Thom. This inscription documented the names of various individuals who were involved in the construction of temples and other structures within the city.

During the Angkor period, the SOEUNG name was also found in several Sanskrit-based inscriptions and manuscripts, indicating that it was used among the elite and scholarly classes of Khmer society. One notable example is the 13th-century manuscript "Reamker," which is considered a masterpiece of Khmer literature and contains references to individuals with the SOEUNG surname.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Soeung Pheakdey was recorded as a high-ranking official in the court of King Nripadhamma. Soeung Pheakdey played a significant role in the administration and governance of the Khmer Empire during that time.

Another notable individual with the SOEUNG surname was Soeung Vannarith, a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the 16th century. Soeung Vannarith was renowned for his teachings and is credited with helping to preserve the Buddhist traditions and literature of Cambodia during a period of political turmoil.

In the 19th century, a prominent Cambodian scholar and historian named Soeung Ngoc Van made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Khmer culture and history. His works, which included detailed accounts of Cambodian society and traditions, are considered invaluable resources for understanding the country's rich heritage.

Throughout its history, the SOEUNG surname has been associated with various locations within Cambodia, particularly in the regions surrounding the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor. Some of these locations, such as Soeung Trav and Soeung Kampu, are believed to have derived their names from individuals or families with the SOEUNG surname who lived in or were associated with those areas.

While the SOEUNG surname has its roots in Cambodia, it has also been adopted by individuals of Cambodian descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in Southeast Asian countries and communities with significant Cambodian populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soeung

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

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

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