Explore the Family Name Soung
The meaning of Soung
1. Cambodian: written សួង, probably of Chinese or Vietnamese origin, but unexplained etymology. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 宋, see Song 3.
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How common is the last name Soung in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soung has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,252nd, but by 2010, it had climbed to 52,970th place, marking a 7.48% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 333 in 2000 to 391 in 2010, reflecting a 17.42% growth. The proportion of people with the surname Soung per 100,000 increased by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #52,970 | 7.48% |
| Count | 333 | 391 | 17.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soung
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those bearing the surname Soung identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 94.29% identified as such, increasing to 96.42% in 2010 — a change of 2.26%. A smaller percentage reported having more than one ethnic identity, decreasing significantly from 4.50% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. Notably, there was a slight increase in those identifying as White in 2010. No individuals with the surname Soung identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.29% | 96.42% | 2.26% |
| White | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.5% | 1.28% | -71.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |