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

Thường, 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 Thường surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thường in America

Thường is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thường surname appeared 100 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 Thường.

The history of the last name Thường

The surname "THUONG" has its origins in Vietnam, and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period of the country's history. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "thuong", which means "merchant" or "trader", suggesting that the name was originally associated with individuals involved in commercial activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "THUONG" can be found in the historical annals of the Tran Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1225 to 1400. These records mention a prominent merchant family by the name of Thuong, who played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

During the 15th century, the surname "THUONG" gained further prominence when a highly respected scholar and statesman named Thuong Nhat Hieu (1420-1490) rose to prominence. He served as a advisor to several Vietnamese monarchs and was renowned for his wisdom and diplomatic skills.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "THUONG" was Thuong Huu Dat (1725-1805), a celebrated poet and calligrapher whose works have been widely studied and appreciated throughout Vietnam.

Another individual of historical significance was Thuong Van Ky (1837-1898), a prominent military leader who played a crucial role in Vietnam's resistance against French colonial rule in the late 19th century.

The surname "THUONG" has also been associated with various place names in Vietnam, such as the Thuong Tin District in Hanoi and the Thuong Xuan District in Thanh Hoa Province. These place names may have been derived from the presence of merchants or trading communities with the surname "THUONG" in those areas.

While the surname "THUONG" is primarily associated with Vietnam, it is worth noting that variations of the name can also be found in other Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and Cambodia, likely due to historical migrations and cultural exchanges in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thường

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

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 Thường 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.

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

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