Explore the Family Name Aung
The meaning of Aung
1. Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name, from aung ‘to succeed, to be victorious’. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization form of the Chinese surname 洪, possibly based on its Teochew or Hokkien pronunciation, see Hong 1. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Tun, Thein, Than, Tin, Myo, Kyaw, Soe, Khin, Chan, Maung, Sein.
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How common is the last name Aung in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Aung' saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Aung was ranked 34,259 in terms of popularity but ten years later it had risen significantly to rank 13,884. This represents a substantial positive change of 59.47%. The count also increased from 626 in 2000 to 2,175 in 2010, which is a 247.44% increase. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 221.74%, moving from 0.23 to 0.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #13,884 | 59.47% |
| Count | 626 | 2,175 | 247.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.74 | 221.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aung
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Aung', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 90.42% of individuals with the surname identified this way, and by 2010 this increased to 95.72%. During the same period, there were decreases in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, white, and Hispanic, with changes of -57.83%, -54.91%, and -62.50% respectively. Notably, there were slight increases in those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 0.23% in 2010, from no recorded individuals in these categories in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.42% | 95.72% | 5.86% |
| Two or More Races | 4.79% | 2.02% | -57.83% |
| White | 2.24% | 1.01% | -54.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 0.78% | -62.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |