Explore the Family Name Nguon
The meaning of Nguon
Cambodian: written ងួន, of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Nguon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nguon has gained popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nguon was ranked 55,732 in popularity, but by 2010, it climbed to 47,791, marking a significant increase of 14.25%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 344 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, a rise of nearly 29%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people has increased by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #47,791 | 14.25% |
| Count | 344 | 443 | 28.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nguon
The same data suggests that there have been shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the name Nguon as well. In 2000, a majority of those bearing the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this percentage increased from 82.27% to 92.10% by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races drastically decreased from 14.83% to 2.93%. The proportion identifying as White fell from 2.62% to 1.58%. Interestingly, while no one bearing the name identified as Hispanic in 2000, this group represented 3.16% of those with the surname in 2010. There were no changes among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.27% | 92.1% | 11.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 14.83% | 2.93% | -80.24% |
| White | 2.62% | 1.58% | -39.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |