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

Tuan, 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 Tuan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuan in America

Tuan is the 45886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuan surname appeared 465 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 Tuan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuan 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 Tuan

The surname TUAN originated from Vietnam, first appearing in records around the 15th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "tuan", meaning "to obey" or "to follow". This name was initially given to individuals who were obedient or loyal to their superiors.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the TUAN surname was prevalent in the northern regions of Vietnam, particularly in the provinces of Bac Ninh and Hai Duong. During this time, the name was occasionally spelled as "Toan" or "Tuân" due to variations in local dialects.

One of the earliest known references to the TUAN surname can be found in the "Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu," a historical text compiled in the 15th century. This text mentions a notable figure named Tuan Vu, who served as a military commander during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400).

In the 18th century, a village named Tuan Trang, located in the Bac Ninh province, became associated with the TUAN surname. Many families from this village adopted TUAN as their surname, contributing to its further spread and recognition.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the TUAN surname was Tuan Nguyen (1740-1810), a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the Le Dynasty. His works have been widely studied and celebrated in Vietnamese literature.

Another notable figure was Tuan Le (1825-1892), a prominent general who played a significant role in the Nguyen Dynasty's resistance against French colonization. His military strategies and leadership were instrumental in several battles against the French forces.

In the 20th century, Tuan Tran (1911-1998) gained recognition as a prominent artist and painter. His works often depicted traditional Vietnamese landscapes and cultural scenes, earning him widespread acclaim both within Vietnam and internationally.

Tuan Nguyen (1945-2010) was a celebrated author and journalist, known for his contributions to Vietnamese literature and his coverage of significant events during the Vietnam War. His works provided insightful perspectives on the country's turbulent history during that period.

More recently, Tuan Nguyen (born 1975) has gained fame as a successful entrepreneur and business leader. He co-founded and served as the CEO of VNG Corporation, one of Vietnam's largest technology companies, making significant contributions to the country's tech industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuan

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

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

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