Truong

Truong is a Vietnamese surname that has gained some prominence in the United Kingdom due to migration and cultural exchange between the two countries. The surname originates from Vietnam and is transliterated into Latin characters as Trương.

In Vietnamese culture, family name holds significant importance and is usually placed before the given name. The surname Truong is believed to have originated from the Vietnamese word trưởng, which means "leader" or "chief". This indicates that individuals bearing this surname may have ancestral ties to leadership roles or responsibilities within their community.

With the diaspora of Vietnamese people around the world, including to the United Kingdom, the surname Truong has become more widely recognised. In the British context, individuals with the surname Truong have contributed to the cultural diversity and rich tapestry of British society.

The diversity of surnames in the United Kingdom reflects the country's history of immigration and global connections. The presence of surnames like Truong highlights the multicultural nature of British society and the contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds to the country's social fabric.

There are approximately 784 people named Truong in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,921st most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Truong.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: Vietnam

Language of origin: Vietnamese

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Chi
  • Duc
  • Hai
  • Hoa
  • Khoi
  • Minh
  • Quang
  • Quoc
  • Steven
  • Thanh
  • Tuan
  • Van
  • Xuan

Female

  • Anh
  • Hien
  • Hoa
  • Kim
  • Linda
  • Lydia
  • My
  • Ngoc
  • Phuong
  • Selena
  • Thi
  • Thuy
  • Vi
  • Yen

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