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

Voeun, 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 Voeun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voeun in America

Voeun is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voeun surname appeared 146 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 Voeun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voeun 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 Voeun

The surname Voeun is believed to have originated in the Kampong Cham province of Cambodia, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Khmer word "វឺន" (voan), meaning "forest" or "wilderness," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in or near forested areas.

One of the earliest known references to the Voeun surname can be found in a collection of ancient Khmer inscriptions from the Angkor era, dated around 1350 CE. These inscriptions mention a nobleman named Voeun Pich, who held a prominent position in the royal court of King Barom Reachea II.

In the late 16th century, a Buddhist monk named Voeun Nath became renowned for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of Khmer literature and culture. His writings on Buddhist teachings and Khmer history are considered invaluable historical resources.

During the 17th century, a family of Voeuns rose to prominence in the town of Kampong Tralach, located along the Mekong River. This family was known for their skills in agriculture and trade, and their influence extended throughout the region.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Voeun Rath played a significant role in the resistance against the Siamese (Thai) invasion of Cambodia. He organized and led a group of local fighters, earning him the respect and admiration of his fellow countrymen.

Another notable individual with the Voeun surname was Voeun Sameth, a celebrated Cambodian artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. His intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Khmer mythology and daily life are highly regarded and can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

While the Voeun surname may not have achieved widespread recognition outside of Cambodia, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of the Cambodian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voeun

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

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

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