Explore the Family Name Chhoeun
The meaning of Chhoeun
Cambodian: written ឈឿន, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chhoeun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chhoeun has seen a rise in popularity within the United States. In 2000, it ranked as the 68,569th most common surname, but by 2010, it moved up to the 55,255th spot, marking a 19.42% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth over this period, going from 268 people in 2000 to 372 in 2010, a jump of nearly 39%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Chhoeun per 100,000 also increased, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #55,255 | 19.42% |
| Count | 268 | 372 | 38.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chhoeun
The ethnic identity associated with the Chhoeun surname is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 88.81% of those with the surname identified as such, and this figure rose to 98.12% by 2010, an increase of over 10%. Meanwhile, there was a significant decrease in people identifying as two or more races, dropping from 10.82% in 2000 to just 1.34% in 2010. The data showed no change in the number of Chhoeuns identifying as White, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native; these figures remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.81% | 98.12% | 10.48% |
| Two or More Races | 10.82% | 1.34% | -87.62% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |