Explore the Family Name Chuon
The meaning of Chuon
Cambodian: written ជួន, corresponding to the Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘rhyme’. Compare Choun.
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How common is the last name Chuon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chuon has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chuon ranked 97,848 in popularity but jumped substantially to 76,768 by 2010. This represents a significant change of 21.54 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 172 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, marking a 45.35 percent growth. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw an uptick from 0.06 to 0.08, a 33.33 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #76,768 | 21.54% |
| Count | 172 | 250 | 45.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chuon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Chuon surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.35 percent in 2000 to 93.20 percent in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as White or Hispanic rose from zero to 2 percent each, while the portion of those reporting two or more races dropped from 3.49 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no changes in the proportions identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 95.35% | 93.2% | -2.25% |
| White | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |