Explore the Family Name Soun
The meaning of Soun
Cambodian: written សួន, same as Suon, meaning ‘garden’ in Khmer.
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How common is the last name Soun in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the popularity of the surname 'Soun' has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,523 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 39,773, marking an improvement of 14.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 431 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, which is a rise of 28.07%. This data suggests that there is a growing number of people identifying as 'Soun', resulting in a higher proportion per 100k from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, an increase of 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #39,773 | 14.51% |
| Count | 431 | 552 | 28.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soun
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname 'Soun', based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a majority of individuals identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group represented 91.18% of individuals with the 'Soun' surname, and this figure slightly increased to 94.20% by 2010. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races decreased significantly from 6.50% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White and Hispanic, however, saw an increase. Whites went from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010, while Hispanics increased from 1.16% to 2.17% over the same period. The Black community and the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.18% | 94.2% | 3.31% |
| White | 1.16% | 2.36% | 103.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.17% | 87.07% |
| Two or More Races | 6.5% | 0.91% | -86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |