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

Tuyền, 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 Tuyền surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuyền in America

Tuyền is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuyền surname appeared 127 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 Tuyền.

The history of the last name Tuyền

The surname TUYEN originated in Vietnam, likely emerging in the early medieval period of the country's history. It is believed to be derived from the ancient Vietnamese words "tu yen," which translates roughly to "tranquil hermitage" or "peaceful retreat." This suggests the name may have initially referred to a specific location or area known for its serenity and seclusion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TUYEN can be found in the Annals of Dai Viet, a historical text chronicling the affairs of the Dai Viet kingdom (modern-day Vietnam) during the 13th to 15th centuries. The text makes reference to a local official named Nguyen Trung Tuyen, who served under the Tran dynasty in the late 14th century.

Another notable individual bearing the surname TUYEN was Tran Dinh Tuyen, a prominent Vietnamese poet and scholar who lived during the 16th century. His works, which explored themes of nature, philosophy, and Confucian ethics, are considered among the most influential literary works of the Renaissance period in Vietnam.

In the 17th century, the surname TUYEN appears in records related to the Nguyen Lords, a powerful feudal dynasty that ruled over parts of southern Vietnam. One notable figure from this era was Nguyen Huu Tuyen, a military commander who played a key role in the Nguyen Lords' conquest of the Mekong Delta region.

During the 19th century, the TUYEN surname gained further prominence through the work of Phan Dang Tuyen, a renowned Vietnamese philosopher and educator. Phan Dang Tuyen was a vocal advocate for educational reform and is credited with introducing Western-style teaching methods to Vietnam.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname TUYEN was Nguyen Van Tuyen, a celebrated Vietnamese painter and calligrapher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which blended traditional Vietnamese styles with Western influences, are widely considered among the finest examples of Vietnamese art from that era.

While the surname TUYEN has its origins in Vietnam, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can still trace their roots back to the ancient regions of present-day Vietnam, where the name first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuyền

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

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

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