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

Truong, 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 Truong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Truong in America

Truong is the 903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Truong surname appeared 38,267 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 13 people would have the surname Truong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Truong 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 Truong

The surname TRUONG originated in Vietnam, and can be traced back to the early 15th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "truong," which means "village" or "hamlet." This reflects the name's origins among rural communities in various regions of the country.

One of the earliest known references to the TRUONG name appears in a historical text from the late 15th century, which mentions a village leader named Truong Dinh. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with local authorities or prominent figures within Vietnamese villages.

By the 16th century, the TRUONG surname had become more widespread, appearing in various administrative records and legal documents from different provinces. Notable individuals from this period include Truong Van Hanh, a skilled carpenter who contributed to the construction of several temples and pagodas in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the TRUONG name gained further prominence with the rise of Truong Vinh Ky, a celebrated poet and scholar who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court. His works, which included collections of poetry and essays, helped to establish the TRUONG name as one associated with literary and intellectual pursuits.

During the 19th century, the TRUONG surname was particularly prevalent in the central and southern regions of Vietnam. One notable figure from this time was Truong Dinh, a renowned military leader who played a crucial role in the resistance against French colonial forces in the late 1800s.

Another significant individual bearing the TRUONG name was Truong Tan Buu, a renowned scientist and educator who made important contributions to the field of nuclear physics in the early 20th century. Born in 1886, he was recognized internationally for his research and served as the president of the Indochina University (now the University of Hanoi) from 1945 to 1951.

Throughout its history, the TRUONG surname has been associated with various occupations, from village leaders and scholars to military figures and scientists. Its enduring presence in Vietnam reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and the deep roots of many family names within its communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Truong

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

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

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