Explore the Family Name Lun
The meaning of Lun
1. Chinese: Mandarin and Cantonese form of the surname 倫 (meaning ‘peers’ in ancient Chinese), said to be traced back to Ling Lun (伶倫), a musician who lived during the reign of the legendary Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor (c.27th century bc). 2. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 藺, see Lin 2. 3. Chinese: possibly from Cantonese form of the Chinese names 倫 (meaning ‘ethics’) or 麟 (meaning ‘unicorn’), which were monosyllabic personal names, or part of disyllabic personal names of some early Chinese immigrants in the US. 4. Cambodian: written លន់, same as Lon 2.
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How common is the last name Lun in the United States?
The surname Lun has grown in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Lun ranked 47,575th in terms of popularity and this rank jumped significantly by 32.1% to 32,302nd in 2010. This growth is also reflected in the count of individuals carrying the surname, which increased from 419 in 2000 to 713 in 2010, representing a 70.17% surge. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 population also climbed by 50%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #32,302 | 32.1% |
| Count | 419 | 713 | 70.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.24 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lun
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals a considerable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander identity associated with the Lun surname. Between 2000 and 2010, this group grew by 11.32%, from 74.46% to 82.89%. However, there was a decrease in those identifying as White (from 14.56% to 9.40%) and Hispanic (from 3.58% to 2.38%). Individuals identifying as Black or African American were not reported in 2000, but made up 1.68% of those with the Lun surname in 2010. The percentages for two or more races also dropped from 4.53% in 2000 to 3.65% in 2010. No change was noted in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.46% | 82.89% | 11.32% |
| White | 14.56% | 9.4% | -35.44% |
| Two or More Races | 4.53% | 3.65% | -19.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.58% | 2.38% | -33.52% |
| Black | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |