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

Tuong, 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 Tuong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuong in America

Tuong is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuong surname appeared 397 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 Tuong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuong 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 Tuong

The surname TUONG originates from Vietnam and dates back to the 10th century. It is believed to have derived from the Vietnamese word "tuong," meaning "general" or "leader," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were military commanders or individuals of high rank.

One of the earliest recorded references to the TUONG surname can be found in the Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu, a historical text chronicling the history of Vietnam from the 10th to the 15th century. This text mentions several prominent figures with the TUONG surname, including General Tuong Vu Doanh, who played a crucial role in the defense of the nation against foreign invasions during the 13th century.

The TUONG surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Vietnam, particularly in the northern regions. For instance, the village of Tuong Son in Ha Tinh Province is believed to have been named after a local family bearing the TUONG surname.

Among the notable individuals with the TUONG surname throughout history are:

1. Tuong Ky (1227-1301), a Vietnamese Confucian scholar and statesman who served as a high-ranking official during the Tran Dynasty.
2. Tuong Van Ky (1831-1896), a Vietnamese scholar and diplomat who played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern Vietnam's educational system.
3. Tuong Vu Minh (1912-1967), a prominent Vietnamese diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the First Indochina War.
4. Tuong Trong Huan (1929-2007), a revered Vietnamese artist renowned for his contributions to the development of modern Vietnamese painting.
5. Tuong Ngoc Truong (born 1962), a celebrated Vietnamese architect known for his innovative designs and sustainable architectural practices.

Throughout its history, the TUONG surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Tuong, Twong, and Thuong, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its connection to Vietnam's rich cultural heritage and has continued to be a source of pride for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuong

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

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

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