Explore the Family Name Ngeth
The meaning of Ngeth
Cambodian: written ង៉ែត, corresponding to the Khmer word meaning ‘baby, infant’.
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How common is the last name Ngeth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ngeth has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, this surname was ranked 72,717th, and by 2010, it had climbed to the 65,593rd spot, marking a 9.8% increase in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period. There were 249 people with the surname Ngeth in 2000, and by 2010, that number had risen to 302, indicating a 21.29% rise. The proportion of the name per 100 thousand people also increased from 0.09 to 0.1, an 11.11% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #65,593 | 9.8% |
| Count | 249 | 302 | 21.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ngeth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts as well. The majority of those with the Ngeth surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, a percentage that grew from 86.35% in 2000 to 93.38% in 2010, a change of 8.14%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 10.84% to 2.32%, a drop of 78.60%. Similarly, the percentage of white individuals with this surname fell from 2.81% to 1.66%, a decrease of 40.93%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.35% | 93.38% | 8.14% |
| Two or More Races | 10.84% | 2.32% | -78.6% |
| White | 2.81% | 1.66% | -40.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |