Explore the Family Name Eun
The meaning of Eun
Korean: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eun has increased over a decade. In 2000, Eun ranked as the 60,557th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it rose to become the 45,740th most common surname, marking an increase of 24.47%. The number of individuals bearing this name also grew from 311 in 2000 to 467 in 2010, indicating a considerable growth rate of 50.16%. The proportion of people named Eun per 100,000 residents also experienced a rise from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a growth of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #45,740 | 24.47% |
| Count | 311 | 467 | 50.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eun
Regarding its ethnic identity, the surname Eun is predominantly associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.5% of individuals with the surname Eun were of Asian/Pacific Islander descent, which slightly increased to 96.57% by 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those who identified as White decreased from 2.25% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 95.5% | 96.57% | 1.12% |
| White | 2.25% | 1.93% | -14.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |