Explore the Family Name Phuong
The meaning of Phuong
1. Vietnamese (Phương): from the Chinese surname 方, see Fang 1. 2. Cambodian: written ភួង, from a Khmer word meaning ‘garland, necklace (of flowers)’. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 方, see Fang 1. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Minh, Hoa, Hung, Quang, Ba, Hai, Hao, Lam, Lien, Mai, Muoi, Ngo. Southeast Asian Chhay, Chia, Ho, Hong, Leng, Sen, Chang, Tam, Thach, Thai, Tuong, Uyen.
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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.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,212 | #19,834 | 10.71% |
| Count | 1,084 | 1,355 | 25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.46 | 15% |
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.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 96.68% | 97.56% | 0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.03% | -49.26% |
| White | 1.01% | 0.81% | -19.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |