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

Bing, 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 Bing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bing in America

Bing is the 8133rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bing surname appeared 4,076 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bing 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 Bing

The surname Bing is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bince," which referred to a bench or long seat, potentially indicating that the name's earliest bearers lived near or worked with benches or seating areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bing can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England completed in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Bing in the county of Somerset.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Byng, Binge, and Byngge, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. The surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon in southwestern England.

One notable bearer of the name Bing was Sir George Byng (1663-1733), a British naval officer who served as an admiral and played a significant role in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was knighted in 1721 for his military achievements.

Another prominent figure with the surname Bing was John Bing (1778-1856), a British architect and surveyor who worked on several notable projects in London, including the Regent's Park and Regent Street developments.

In the 19th century, the surname Bing was also found in Scotland, where it was associated with the town of Bingry in Fife. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Alexander Bing (1811-1894), a Presbyterian minister and author of several religious works.

Other notable individuals with the surname Bing include Rudolf Bing (1902-1997), an Austrian-born opera impresario who served as the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City from 1950 to 1972, and Herman Bing (1889-1965), a German-American artist and illustrator known for his work in children's books and magazines.

While the surname Bing is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with bearers contributing to various fields, including military, architecture, religion, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bing

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

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 Bing 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 Bing 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 Bing was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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