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

Chaing, 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 Chaing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaing in America

Chaing is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaing surname appeared 159 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 Chaing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chaing 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 Chaing

The surname "CHAING" is believed to have originated in China, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Chinese word "chang," which means "long" or "eternal," suggesting a connection to longevity or endurance. The name was initially found in the southern provinces of China, particularly in regions now known as Guangdong and Fujian.

One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name "CHAING" can be found in historical documents from the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), where it was associated with scholarly families and officials. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Chang" or "Tchang," reflecting the variations in romanization.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the "CHAING" surname gained prominence, with several notable figures bearing this name. One such individual was Chaing Xingzhi (1465-1538), a renowned philosopher and educator who advocated for educational reforms and the integration of Confucian values into modern teachings.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the "CHAING" surname spread to other regions of China and eventually beyond its borders. In the 17th century, records show individuals with this surname residing in Taiwan, where it became firmly established.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the "CHAING" surname was Chaing Kai-shek (1887-1975), a Chinese political and military leader who played a crucial role in the Chinese Civil War and later became the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). His influence and legacy have left a lasting impact on modern Chinese history.

Another notable figure was Chaing Yee (1924-2003), a British-Chinese author and artist known for his unique calligraphic paintings and his autobiographical work "The Silent Traveller in London." His works bridged the gap between Eastern and Western cultural traditions.

In the realm of literature, Chaing Tzu (1916-1986), a renowned Chinese novelist and short story writer, made significant contributions to the modern Chinese literary landscape with works that explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of ordinary people.

The "CHAING" surname has also been associated with various place names in China, such as Changsha, the capital city of Hunan Province, and Changchun, the capital of Jilin Province. These place names often reflect the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing the "CHAING" surname in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaing

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

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

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