Find out how popular the last name Bahng is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bahng.

Bahng, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bahng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bahng in America

Bahng is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bahng surname appeared 169 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bahng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bahng to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bahng

The surname BAHNG has its origins in the Korean peninsula, tracing back to the 14th century during the Goryeo dynasty. It is believed to be derived from the Korean word "bang," which means "room" or "chamber," suggesting that the name may have originated from a family or clan associated with a particular dwelling or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAHNG can be found in the Annals of the Goryeo Dynasty, where a scholar named BAHNG Jiwon (1287-1367) is mentioned. He served as a high-ranking official and played a crucial role in the transition of power from the Goryeo to the Joseon dynasty.

During the Joseon era (1392-1897), the BAHNG surname gained prominence, with several notable figures emerging. BAHNG Munjeong (1537-1599) was a prominent Confucian scholar and writer, renowned for his contributions to Neo-Confucian thought and his literary works.

In the 18th century, BAHNG Yeongsam (1720-1798) was a respected military commander and strategist who played a pivotal role in defending the Korean peninsula against Japanese invasions. His military tactics and leadership during the conflicts have been documented in historical records.

Another significant figure from the BAHNG family was BAHNG Hakgi (1768-1831), a renowned calligrapher and artist. His calligraphic works are considered masterpieces and have been preserved in various museums and collections.

The BAHNG surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Korean history. For example, the village of Bangchon, located in Gyeonggi Province, is believed to have derived its name from the BAHNG clan that settled in the area.

While the BAHNG surname is predominantly found in Korea, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. Notably, there have been several accomplished individuals with the BAHNG surname who have made significant contributions in various fields, such as academia, arts, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bahng

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bahng.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bahng was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bahng has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bahng was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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