Explore the Family Name Phou
The meaning of Phou
Cambodian: written ភូ, of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology. The surname ភូ also corresponds to the Khmer word meaning ‘braid of hair’.
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How common is the last name Phou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Phou saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,692, but it rose to 52,482 in 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 10.58%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 22.29%, from 323 in 2000 to 395 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #52,482 | 10.58% |
| Count | 323 | 395 | 22.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phou
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Phou identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group comprised 93.19% of those with the surname in 2000, and this percentage increased to 95.70% by 2010, marking a change of 2.69%. Other ethnicities represented within this surname in 2000 included those identifying as two or more races (4.02%) and White (2.17%). However, these percentages decreased to 2.78% and 1.27%, respectively, by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Phou identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.19% | 95.7% | 2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 4.02% | 2.78% | -30.85% |
| White | 2.17% | 1.27% | -41.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |