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

Cheang, 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 Cheang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheang in America

Cheang is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheang surname appeared 422 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 Cheang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheang 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 Cheang

The surname "CHEANG" is believed to have originated in China, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Chinese word "chang," which can mean "long" or "lasting." This name likely emerged during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) or the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), when many family names were established in China.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CHEANG" can be found in the historical records of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). There is a reference to a scholar and government official named Cheang Yu-wen, who lived during the 15th century and served in various administrative roles in the imperial court.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 CE), there was a prominent figure named Cheang Ching-tao, who was born in 1673 and served as a high-ranking military commander. He played a significant role in suppressing several rebellions and was known for his loyalty to the Qing Emperor.

In the 19th century, a wealthy merchant named Cheang Kee-chiu (1828-1901) gained prominence in the city of Guangzhou (Canton). He amassed a considerable fortune through his trading enterprises and was influential in the local business community.

Another notable individual with the surname "CHEANG" was Cheang Yat-pun, a scholar and educator who lived from 1866 to 1940. He was instrumental in establishing several schools in the region and was widely respected for his contributions to education.

While the name "CHEANG" has its roots in China, it has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly in Southeast Asian countries with significant Chinese populations, such as Singapore and Malaysia. However, the earliest records and most prominent historical figures associated with this surname can be traced back to China.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheang

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

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

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