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

Chheang, 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 Chheang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chheang in America

Chheang is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chheang surname appeared 241 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 Chheang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chheang 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 Chheang

The surname CHHEANG originates from Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the Khmer Empire, which ruled over much of mainland Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th century. The name CHHEANG is derived from the Khmer word "chheang," which means "to be slanted or leaning."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname CHHEANG can be found in the inscriptions of the Angkor Wat temple complex, dating back to the early 12th century. These inscriptions describe various individuals with the surname CHHEANG who held important roles within the Khmer Empire, such as royal advisors and military commanders.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Chheang Phou was a prominent scholar and poet during the reign of King Barom Reachea II. His works, which focused on Khmer literature and philosophy, are still studied and revered in Cambodia today.

During the 16th century, a prominent family with the surname CHHEANG resided in the province of Siem Reap, near the ancient city of Angkor. This family was known for their expertise in traditional Khmer architecture and design, playing a key role in the restoration and preservation of many historic temples and monuments.

In the 19th century, a renowned artist named Chheang Vannavuth (1835-1910) gained recognition for his intricate and detailed paintings depicting scenes from Khmer mythology and daily life. His works are now exhibited in various museums and galleries across Cambodia.

Another notable figure with the surname CHHEANG was Chheang Vat (1872-1945), a revered Buddhist monk who played a significant role in the revival of Khmer Buddhism during the French colonial period. He was known for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion, and his writings are still widely studied in Cambodian monasteries.

Throughout its history, the surname CHHEANG has been associated with various professions, including scholars, artists, architects, and religious leaders. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Khmer Empire, and it continues to be a prominent surname in Cambodia today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chheang

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

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

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