Explore the Family Name Ngov
The meaning of Ngov
Cambodian: written ង៉ូវ, of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ngov in the United States?
The surname Ngov has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 61,376 in popularity, with a count of 306 bearers, representing a proportion of 0.11 for every 100k people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 52,970 due to an increase in the count of bearers to 391, which represented a proportion of 0.13 per 100k people. This indicates a growth rate of 13.7% in rank and a 27.78% surge in the number of people carrying the Ngov surname within that period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #52,970 | 13.7% |
| Count | 306 | 391 | 27.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ngov
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Ngov surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage increased slightly from 94.12% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 27.76%, moving from 4.25% to 3.07%. Interestingly, there was no record of Ngov bearers who identified as White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census periods. However, by 2010, a small percentage (1.53%) of Ngov bearers began identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.12% | 95.14% | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 4.25% | 3.07% | -27.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |