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

Yoeun, 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 Yoeun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yoeun in America

Yoeun is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yoeun surname appeared 200 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 Yoeun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yoeun 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 Yoeun

The surname Yoeun originates from Cambodia, with roots deeply entrenched in the Khmer culture. It primarily traces back to the regions in and around Phnom Penh and the Kandal Province, areas that have been central to Khmer civilization for centuries. The time period of its origin is somewhat obfuscated, yet it is presumed to have been established prior to the 15th century, during the height of the Khmer Empire.

The name Yoeun is derived from old Khmer language components. Though there is a lack of direct ancient textual evidence since many historical records have either been lost or destroyed, it is believed to be linked to words denoting "expanse" or "vastness," applicable to geographical features like plains or expansive rice fields, which were prolific in Cambodia.

The first recorded instance of the name appears in a royal manuscript dating back to the 16th century. In this manuscript, a noble named Sothea Yoeun was mentioned as a landowner and military advisor. Sothea played a significant role in the regional politics of his time, contributing to strategic decisions during conflicts with neighboring kingdoms.

Further historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries mention Kimheang Yoeun, an influential farmer and trader who contributed to the local economy by establishing extensive networks for rice exportation. Born in 1654 and passing in 1723, Kimheang is often regarded as a patriarchal figure owing to his monumental role in agricultural innovation.

Another notable historical figure is Chanthai Yoeun, a monk born in 1802 whose teachings and translations of religious texts significantly impacted Buddhism in Cambodia. His death in 1871 marked the end of an era where Yoeun was synonymous with spiritual and educational leadership.

In the late 19th century, the name appears again in the records of the French colonial period. Nora Yoeun, born in 1867, was a prominent businessman and a staunch advocate for Cambodian self-governance. He was instrumental in the early movements resisting colonial rule and remained a celebrated figure until his death in 1932.

Lastly, the 20th century provides records of Soriya Yoeun, a renowned artist and sculptor whose works are pivotal in modern Cambodian art. Born in 1911 and dying in 1985, Soriya's sculptures often depicted traditional Cambodian themes and have been preserved in several national museums.

Throughout history, the name Yoeun has remained a significant cultural identifier within Cambodia, embodying elements of nobility, spirituality, economic influence, resistance, and artistic expression.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yoeun

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

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

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