Explore the Family Name Pun
The meaning of Pun
Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 潘 and 盤, see Pan 1 and 2. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Ching, Chi Keung, Hong, Kin, Cheung, Fu, Ho, Jung, Kam, Kam Cheung, Kee, Kin Chung.
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How common is the last name Pun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pun has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pun was ranked as the 26,614th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 21,736. This represents an upward change of over 18 percent. The count of individuals bearing the Pun surname also rose from 861 in 2000 to 1,197 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 39 percent. For every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.32 individuals named Pun in 2000, escalating to 0.41 in 2010 - a surge of more than 28 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #21,736 | 18.33% |
| Count | 861 | 1,197 | 39.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.41 | 28.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pun
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Pun surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. There was a slight increase in this ethnic identity from 85.13% in 2000 to 87.13% in 2010. The proportion of Puns identifying as having two or more races saw a decrease from 3.83% to 2.84%. The percentage of individuals with the surname Pun who identified as White was documented at 2.44% in 2000; however, the data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy. The Hispanic population within the Pun surname increased slightly from 4.18% to 4.68%, while those identifying as Black decreased from 4.41% to 2.67%. No individuals with the Pun surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.13% | 87.13% | 2.35% |
| Hispanic | 4.18% | 4.68% | 11.96% |
| Two or More Races | 3.83% | 2.84% | -25.85% |
| Black | 4.41% | 2.67% | -39.46% |
| White | 2.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |