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

Yune, 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 Yune surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yune in America

Yune is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yune surname appeared 105 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 Yune.

The history of the last name Yune

The surname Yune likely has its origins in East Asia, specifically Korea. Derived from the Korean surname Yun or Yoon, it is one of the most common surnames in South Korea. The Korean character 尹 (Yoon) represents the name Yun and denotes a similar pronunciation to Yune. Historical roots of the surname trace back to ancient Korea and the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392), where it was among the bourgeoning family names used by the aristocracy and commoners alike.

Yune has been a variant spelling used in transliteration and diasporic contexts, adapting to Romanization systems. Early recorded instances of the name in Korea appeared during the Goryeo period when the family name Yun was documented among officials and scholars. These records are found in documents like the Goryeosa (History of Goryeo), compiled in the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897).

The earliest significant figure bearing the name in its variant, Yune, appears in historical translations from Korean to English during the late Joseon Dynasty. One notable individual is Yune Yong-sun, born in 1875, who was influential in the independence movement and a key player in the establishment of educational reforms.

During the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910-1945), records show another notable figure, Yune Chi-ho, born in 1865 and died in 1945, who served as an educator and politician advocating for Korean independence and was actively involved in humanitarian efforts.

The Yune family name extended into the arts with Yune Jong-su, born in 1902 and died in 1976. Jong-su was a renowned calligrapher and artist who significantly contributed to preserving Korean cultural heritage during turbulent political changes in the 20th century.

In a different context, Yune Sung-ki, born in 1937, is a famous South Korean actor known for his roles in film and television. He began his career in the 1950s and has a rich legacy in South Korean cinema, making Yune a recognizable name in the arts.

Another prominent individual is Yune Baek-seok, born in 1912 and died in 1999, a notable South Korean diplomat and politician who held important positions in the government during the mid-20th century.

The surname Yune, although less common than its primary form Yun or Yoon, carries deep historical significance and connections to influential figures in various fields, including politics, education, and the arts throughout Korean history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yune

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

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

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