Explore the Family Name Maung
The meaning of Maung
Burmese: from a form of address for a boy or a young man, used as part of the male name proper; it is interpreted as e.g. ‘younger brother’, but in formal use it is akin to English ‘master’ or ‘mister’. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Maung, Sein, Zaw, Han, Kan, Chen, Khin, Ming Wai, Sang, Soe, Wai, Tun, Cho, Min, Tin, Than, Ba, Phan, Tha.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maung in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maung has grown significantly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 41,130th in terms of prevalence, while in 2010, it had risen to the 24,466th most common surname. This represents a substantial increase of 40.52%. The number of individuals carrying the name also doubled from 500 in 2000 to 1,023 in 2010, a growth of 104.6%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, this equates to an increase from 0.19 to 0.35, or 84.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #24,466 | 40.52% |
| Count | 500 | 1,023 | 104.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.35 | 84.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maung
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maung. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 88.20% to 92.96%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased by 39.4%, from 5.00% to 3.03%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals identifying as White also dropped from 4.60% to 2.93%, a decrease of 36.30%. In 2010, Hispanic representation appeared for the first time at 0.49%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.2% | 92.96% | 5.4% |
| Two or More Races | 5% | 3.03% | -39.4% |
| White | 4.6% | 2.93% | -36.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 0% | 0% |