The meaning of Phung
1. Vietnamese (Phùng): representing the Chinese surname 馮, see Feng 1 and 2 below. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 馮, 封, 豐, and 酆, see Feng 1–4. Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Minh, Hoa, Thanh, Binh, Cuong, Hieu, Muoi, Anh, Hao, Hung, Lien, Trung, Tuong, Hong, Nam, Sinh, Sang, Chan, Chu, Dong, Thach, Tong, Bai, Chi, Han, Hang, Heng, Kan.
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How common is the last name Phung in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Phung has been on the rise in the United States. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 5882nd most popular surname with a count of 5387. By 2010, it had climbed to the 4915th spot with an increased count of 7155, marking a significant growth of 32.82% over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 21.5%, from 2.0 in 2000 to 2.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,882 | #4,915 | 16.44% |
| Count | 5,387 | 7,155 | 32.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2 | 2.43 | 21.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phung
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Phung is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.36% of bearers of the Phung surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this percentage slightly increased to 96.86% in 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races decreased, there were minor increases in the percentage of bearers identifying as White or Hispanic. Notably, in 2010, some bearers of the Phung surname started identifying as Black, while no change was observed in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 96.36% | 96.86% | 0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.33% | -26.92% |
| White | 0.98% | 1.02% | 4.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 0.68% | 1.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Phung ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Phung is Vietnamese, which comprises 53.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Chinese (31.4%) and Chinese Dai (6.1%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Indonesian, Thai, Khmer & Myanma, French & German, Filipino & Austronesian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Vietnamese | 53.4% |
| Chinese | 31.4% |
| Chinese Dai | 6.1% |
| Other | 9.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Phung
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Phung have recent ancestry locations in Vietnam and China.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam | 67.40% |
| Guangdong, China | 62.20% |
| Hanoi, Viet Nam | 62.20% |
| Thua Thien Hue, Viet Nam | 61.50% |
| Jiangsu, China | 60.70% |
What Phung haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Phung is O-F8, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup O-F8 is descended from haplogroup O-M1359. Other common haplogroups include O-F2758 and O-F18, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Fung, Lam, Luong, Ng, Huynh, Lim, Eng, Lin, Poon, Ou.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Phung surname are: M, F1a1, M7b. These most commonly trace back to individuals of East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins O-M1359
Your paternal lineage may be linked to the Han Chinese
Haplogroup O-Page23 has been found in several populations of the Han Chinese ethnic group. The ancestors of the Han, called the Huaxia, lived in the upriver basin of the Yellow River 5,000-6,000 years ago. As agricultural technology improved, the Huaxia spread east and south, and became the Han Chinese. Over the last 2,000 years, there have been three major migrations of the Han southward. The first of these migrations occurred during the Jin Dynasty from 317 to 420 CE, when nearly one million people moved south. A second migration occurred during the Tang Dynasty, after the An-Shi Rebellion, between 755 and 762 CE. The last migration occurred during the Southern Song Dynasty, from 1127 to 1297 CE, when nearly 5 million people migrated southward. The Pinghua, a branch of Han in which haplogroup O2a2b1a1 is particularly common, may be descendants of indigenous minority groups that adopted Han culture during one such major migration event.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to the ancient people of the Indian subcontinent
While Haplogroup M is widespread throughout South and East Asia, it is more diverse on the Indian sub-continent than anywhere else in the world. The high degree of diversity of M in India is likely tied to its ancient arrival here nearly 50,000 years ago. In addition to M2, which is found throughout the subcontinent, there are dozens of haplogroups branching off of M that exist in India. These branches are often connected to specific regions, tribes, or ethnic groups. For example, haplogroup M18 is found among the Oraon peoples of eastern India and Bangladesh, while haplogroup M41 is common among the Pardhan speakers of eastern India, and haplogroup M31a can be found on the Andaman Islands, just off the southeast coast of India.
What do people with the surname Phung have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Vanilla Ice Cream
Prefers vanilla flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Stawberry Ice Cream
Prefers strawberry flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 25.7%
23andMe Users 14.7%
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Vanilla Ice Cream
Prefers vanilla flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Stawberry Ice Cream
Prefers strawberry flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 25.7%
23andMe Users 14.7%
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Vanilla Ice Cream
Prefers vanilla flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Stawberry Ice Cream
Prefers strawberry flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Phung" Surname 25.7%
23andMe Users 14.7%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Phung" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Acrophobia
An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.
"Phung" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 16.7%
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Phung" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Acrophobia
An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.
"Phung" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 16.7%
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Phung" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Acrophobia
An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.
"Phung" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 16.7%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Phung" Surname 24.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Phung" Surname 58.3%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Learn Language As Adult
Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.
"Phung" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 25.8%
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Phung" Surname 24.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Phung" Surname 58.3%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Learn Language As Adult
Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.
"Phung" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 25.8%
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Phung" Surname 24.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Phung" Surname 58.3%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Learn Language As Adult
Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.
"Phung" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 25.8%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Phung?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Phung are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition
Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
ε4 variant
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of Alzheimer's disease, developing after age 65. Many factors, including genetics, can influence a person's chances of developing the condition. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the most common genetic variant associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease: the ε4 variant in the APOE gene. Learn more about Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
Vietnamese 20.4%
23andMe Users 25.5%
Celiac Disease
HLA-DQ2.5 variant
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the consumption of gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) can result in damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease can lead to both digestive and non-digestive problems. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes two common variants associated with an increased risk of developing this condition. Learn more about Celiac Disease
Vietnamese 12.5%
23andMe Users 21.4%
Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)
H63D variant
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic condition characterized by absorption of too much dietary iron. This may lead to iron overload, which can cause damage to the joints and certain organs, such as the liver, skin, heart, and pancreas. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants linked to this condition. Learn more about Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)
Vietnamese 11.1%
23andMe Users 25.0%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Y402H variant
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss among older adults. The disease results in damage to the central part of the retina (the macula), impairing vision needed for reading, driving, or even recognizing faces. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants associated with an increased risk of developing the condition: the Y402H variant in the CFH gene and the A69S variant in the ARMS2 gene. Learn more about Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vietnamese 8.3%
23andMe Users 57.2%
Celiac Disease
HLA-DQ8 variant
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the consumption of gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) can result in damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease can lead to both digestive and non-digestive problems. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes two common variants associated with an increased risk of developing this condition. Learn more about Celiac Disease
Vietnamese 6.9%
23andMe Users 20.0%
Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
ε4 variant
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of Alzheimer's disease, developing after age 65. Many factors, including genetics, can influence a person's chances of developing the condition. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the most common genetic variant associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease: the ε4 variant in the APOE gene. Learn more about Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
Vietnamese 20.4%
23andMe Users 25.5%
Celiac Disease
HLA-DQ2.5 variant
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the consumption of gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) can result in damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease can lead to both digestive and non-digestive problems. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes two common variants associated with an increased risk of developing this condition. Learn more about Celiac Disease
Vietnamese 12.5%
23andMe Users 21.4%
Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)
H63D variant
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic condition characterized by absorption of too much dietary iron. This may lead to iron overload, which can cause damage to the joints and certain organs, such as the liver, skin, heart, and pancreas. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants linked to this condition. Learn more about Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)
Vietnamese 11.1%
23andMe Users 25.0%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Y402H variant
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss among older adults. The disease results in damage to the central part of the retina (the macula), impairing vision needed for reading, driving, or even recognizing faces. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants associated with an increased risk of developing the condition: the Y402H variant in the CFH gene and the A69S variant in the ARMS2 gene. Learn more about Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vietnamese 8.3%
23andMe Users 57.2%
Celiac Disease
HLA-DQ8 variant
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the consumption of gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) can result in damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease can lead to both digestive and non-digestive problems. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes two common variants associated with an increased risk of developing this condition. Learn more about Celiac Disease
Vietnamese 6.9%
23andMe Users 20.0%
Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
ε4 variant
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of Alzheimer's disease, developing after age 65. Many factors, including genetics, can influence a person's chances of developing the condition. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the most common genetic variant associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease: the ε4 variant in the APOE gene. Learn more about Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
Vietnamese 20.4%
23andMe Users 25.5%
Celiac Disease
HLA-DQ2.5 variant
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the consumption of gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) can result in damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease can lead to both digestive and non-digestive problems. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes two common variants associated with an increased risk of developing this condition. Learn more about Celiac Disease
Vietnamese 12.5%
23andMe Users 21.4%
Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)
H63D variant
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic condition characterized by absorption of too much dietary iron. This may lead to iron overload, which can cause damage to the joints and certain organs, such as the liver, skin, heart, and pancreas. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants linked to this condition. Learn more about Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE-Related)
Vietnamese 11.1%
23andMe Users 25.0%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Y402H variant
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss among older adults. The disease results in damage to the central part of the retina (the macula), impairing vision needed for reading, driving, or even recognizing faces. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes the two most common variants associated with an increased risk of developing the condition: the Y402H variant in the CFH gene and the A69S variant in the ARMS2 gene. Learn more about Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vietnamese 8.3%
23andMe Users 57.2%
Celiac Disease
HLA-DQ8 variant
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the consumption of gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) can result in damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease can lead to both digestive and non-digestive problems. The 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA test includes two common variants associated with an increased risk of developing this condition. Learn more about Celiac Disease
Vietnamese 6.9%
23andMe Users 20.0%
