Explore the Family Name Chhun
The meaning of Chhun
Cambodian: written ឈុន, of Chinese origin, from 春, meaning ‘spring’ (see Chun 1).
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How common is the last name Chhun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chhun saw a significant increase between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Chhun was ranked 37,534th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States. However, by 2010, this rank had jumped up to 29,171 - displaying an overall rank change of 22.28%. The number of individuals with the surname also expanded from 558 to 812, a considerable count increase of 45.52%. As a result, the proportion of people named Chhun per 100,000 people increased by 33.33% during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #29,171 | 22.28% |
| Count | 558 | 812 | 45.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.28 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chhun
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chhun predominantly falls within the Asian/Pacific Islander category. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000 and 2010, 91.40% and 94.58% respectively, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, marking an increase of 3.48%. Fewer people identified as having two or more ethnicities, decreasing from 5.91% to 3.20%, a decline of 45.85%. Those identifying as White also decreased from 1.97% to 1.23%, demonstrating a drop of 37.56%. The data showed some growth in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 0.86% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.4% | 94.58% | 3.48% |
| Two or More Races | 5.91% | 3.2% | -45.85% |
| White | 1.97% | 1.23% | -37.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |