Explore the Family Name Hyon
The meaning of Hyon
1. Korean: variant of Hyun. 2. French: variant of Yon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hyon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hyon has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hyon was ranked 55,481st in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 54,752nd. This represents a small growth rate of 1.31%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, increasing from 346 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, an uptick of 8.67%. However, the proportion of those bearing the Hyon name per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #54,752 | 1.31% |
| Count | 346 | 376 | 8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hyon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Hyon identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although there's been a slight decrease in this group from 94.80% in 2000 to 91.76% in 2010. Interestingly, there has been an increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising significantly from 1.45% in 2000 to 3.19% in 2010, a change of 120%. Those identifying as White have also nearly doubled from 2.02% to 3.99%. Ethnicities such as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either registered no change or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.8% | 91.76% | -3.21% |
| White | 2.02% | 3.99% | 97.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 3.19% | 120% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |