Explore the Family Name Choun
The meaning of Choun
Cambodian: written ជួន, same as Chuon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Choun in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Choun has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 58,553rd in terms of popularity and by 2010, its rank increased to 58,337th - a change of 0.37%. The number of people with the surname also increased from 324 to 348 during this period, showing a growth rate of 7.41%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Choun per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #58,337 | 0.37% |
| Count | 324 | 348 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Choun
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, majority of those bearing the surname Choun identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Between 2000 and 2010, this group saw an increase of 3.07%, going from 83.64% to 86.21%. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly by 78.79% during this period. There was also a gradual increase in the percentage of people identifying as White, which went up by 32.99%. However, there were no recorded individuals with the surname Choun who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.64% | 86.21% | 3.07% |
| White | 8.64% | 11.49% | 32.99% |
| Two or More Races | 6.79% | 1.44% | -78.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |