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UK surname

Duong

A Vietnamese surname referring to a person living near a river, stream, or brook.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lewisham, Bexley and Greenwich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Duong is 659 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

658

2016, ranked #8,097

Peak year

2014

659 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 658 in 2016, ranked #8,097.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Duong surname distribution map

The map shows where the Duong surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Duong surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Duong over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 327 #12,784
1998 modern 363 #12,228
1999 modern 381 #11,873
2000 modern 370 #12,078
2001 modern 376 #11,753
2002 modern 414 #11,151
2003 modern 437 #10,539
2004 modern 450 #10,321
2005 modern 468 #9,909
2006 modern 498 #9,512
2007 modern 554 #8,854
2008 modern 566 #8,772
2009 modern 583 #8,773
2010 modern 616 #8,611
2011 modern 600 #8,696
2012 modern 597 #8,640
2013 modern 642 #8,295
2014 modern 659 #8,161
2015 modern 654 #8,154
2016 modern 658 #8,097

Geography

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Where Duongs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Lewisham, Bexley, Greenwich and Hackney. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Lewisham 002 Lewisham
2 Lewisham 039 Lewisham
3 Bexley 001 Bexley
4 Greenwich 034 Greenwich
5 Hackney 016 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Duong

These lists show first names that appear often with the Duong surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Duong

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Duong, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Duong surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Duong household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Duong is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Duong is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Duong falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Duong is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Duong, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Duong

The surname DUONG is believed to have originated in Vietnam, where it has been a common family name for centuries. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "duong," which means "path" or "road." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who lived along a particular road or path, or perhaps with those who worked as guides or travelers.

DUONG is a romanized spelling of the Vietnamese name, which is traditionally written using Chinese characters. In ancient times, the name was likely written using various Chinese characters that carried similar meanings related to paths or roads.

While specific historical records documenting the earliest uses of the name DUONG are scarce, it is believed to have been a prominent family name in Vietnam as early as the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. Some scholars suggest that the name may have originated even earlier, during the period of Chinese cultural influence in Vietnam before the nation gained independence.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DUONG was Duong Van Nga, a prominent military commander who lived in the 13th century during the Tran Dynasty. He played a significant role in defending Vietnam against Mongol invasions and is celebrated as a national hero.

In the 15th century, Duong Nhat Le was a famous poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the development of Vietnamese literature and philosophy. His works, including the celebrated "Quy Du Trac" (The Journey to the West), have been widely studied and admired.

During the 17th century, Duong Quy Phi was a renowned female poet and concubine of Lord Nguyen Phuc Lan, a powerful ruler in southern Vietnam. Her poetry and literary works have been celebrated for their beauty and emotional depth.

In more recent history, Duong Van Minh was a prominent military leader who served as the last president of South Vietnam before the Fall of Saigon in 1975. He played a significant role in the Vietnam War and the eventual reunification of the country.

Another notable figure with the surname DUONG was Duong Thu Huong, a contemporary Vietnamese novelist and dissident. Her works, which often criticized the Vietnamese government, gained international recognition and earned her numerous literary awards.

Throughout its long history, the surname DUONG has been associated with various regions and communities within Vietnam, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the country over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Duong surname: questions and answers

How common is the Duong surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 658 in 2016. That gives Duong a modern rank of #8,097.

What does the Duong surname mean?

A Vietnamese surname referring to a person living near a river, stream, or brook.

What does the Duong map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Duong bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.