Explore the Family Name Nuon
The meaning of Nuon
Cambodian: written នួន, from a Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘(to be) fine, well behaved’, also (of girls) ‘sweet’. Compare Noun and Nun.
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How common is the last name Nuon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nuon has grown from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nuon ranked as the 46,944th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 42,308th most common name, reflecting a 9.88% jump in popularity. The census data also shows an increase in the number of people with this surname, with the count rising from 426 in 2000 to 513 in 2010, marking a 20.42% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #42,308 | 9.88% |
| Count | 426 | 513 | 20.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Nuon surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 94.54% of all Nuons in 2010, up 7.40% from the 88.03% recorded in 2000. Notably, there was a significant decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping by 78.14% from 8.92% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 1.41% to 1.17%, a change of -17.02%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Nuon surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.03% | 94.54% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.14% | 82.91% |
| Two or More Races | 8.92% | 1.95% | -78.14% |
| White | 1.41% | 1.17% | -17.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |