Explore the Family Name Nzuyen
The meaning of Nzuyen
Vietnamese: variant of Nguyen. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Minh, Duc, Hai, Lan, Loc, Loi, Ngan, Thanh, Anh, Ba Van, Bach, Bao.
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How common is the last name Nzuyen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nzuyen has significantly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nzuyen was ranked as the 89,549th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 154,907th spot, a decrease of roughly 73%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, dropping from 192 in 2000 to just 105 in 2010. This is a decrease of approximately 45%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Nzuyen per 100,000 individuals also reduced by almost 43% from 0.07 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #154,907 | -72.99% |
| Count | 192 | 105 | -45.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.04 | -42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nzuyen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census information indicates that the majority of those bearing the surname Nzuyen identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this percentage has slightly decreased from 99.48% in 2000 to 97.14% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded changes in the ethnic identity of those with this surname as belonging to the categories of Two or more races, White, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 99.48% | 97.14% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |