Explore the Family Name Phuong

How common is the last name Phuong in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Phuong has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 22,212th in terms of prevalence, while by 2010 it had risen to 19,834th place, a leap of approximately 10.71%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Phuong surname grew by 25% during this decade, from 1,084 in 2000 to 1,355 in 2010. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which increased by 15%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#22,212#19,83410.71%
Count1,0841,35525%
Proportion per 100k0.40.4615%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phuong

In terms of ethnic identity, the Phuong surname is largely associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander community, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.68% of those bearing the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a proportion that rose slightly to 97.56% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased notably, from 2.03% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. There was also a small decrease in those identifying as White, from 1.01% to 0.81% over the same period, while the presence of the Phuong surname within the Hispanic community saw a slight increase from 0 in 2000 to 0.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no reported change among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander96.68%97.56%0.91%
Two or More Races2.03%1.03%-49.26%
White1.01%0.81%-19.8%
Hispanic0%0.37%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%