Explore the Family Name Phon
The meaning of Phon
Cambodian: written ផុន or ភុន, unexplained. Compare Phun.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Phon has risen in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Phon ranked 66,878th in popularity and increased to 59,017th by 2010, marking an 11.75% change. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 276 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, a significant increase of 24.28%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Phon per 100,000 people rose by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #59,017 | 11.75% |
| Count | 276 | 343 | 24.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phon
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Phon, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that it is predominantly tied to the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity. In 2000, 81.16% of individuals with the surname Phon identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure climbed to 92.13% in 2010, a rise of 13.52%. Other ethnicities like White and Hispanic saw reductions and increases respectively: the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 57.47% between 2000 and 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 34.05%. No data was reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while the count for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.16% | 92.13% | 13.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 4.37% | 34.05% |
| White | 6.16% | 2.62% | -57.47% |
| Two or More Races | 9.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |