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

Uong, 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 Uong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uong in America

Uong is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uong surname appeared 386 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 Uong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uong 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 Uong

The surname UONG originated in Vietnam, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Vietnamese word "uong," which means "to drink" or "to consume." This name was likely given to individuals who were associated with the production or distribution of alcoholic beverages or perhaps lived near a brewery or winery.

During the Ly Dynasty (1009-1225), the name UONG appeared in several historical documents and records, indicating its presence among the Vietnamese aristocracy and noble families. One notable mention was found in the Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu, a historical text from the 13th century, which referred to a high-ranking official named UONG Van Khiem, who served as a military commander during the reign of King Tran Nhan Tong (1279-1293).

In the 15th century, the name UONG gained prominence in the northern region of Vietnam, particularly in the provinces of Bac Ninh and Hung Yen. This was likely due to the flourishing rice wine industry in those areas, which played a significant role in the local economy and culture.

The earliest recorded example of the name UONG dates back to 1428, when a merchant named UONG Thi Lan was mentioned in a trade document from the city of Dong Kinh (present-day Hanoi). Another notable figure bearing the surname UONG was UONG Dinh Kiem, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the 16th century and was known for his contributions to Vietnamese literature.

In the 18th century, the UONG family established itself as a prominent clan in the village of Xuan Canh, located in the Hai Duong province. This village was renowned for its traditional pottery and ceramics, and the UONG family played a significant role in this industry. One of the most celebrated figures from this clan was UONG Thi Hue, a skilled potter whose works were highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.

Other notable individuals with the surname UONG include UONG Van Thien (1788-1864), a military leader who played a crucial role in the Tay Son Rebellion against the Nguyen Dynasty, and UONG Van Ky (1912-1992), a prominent artist and sculptor who was renowned for his depictions of Vietnamese rural life and landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uong

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

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

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