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

Chong, 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 Chong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chong in America

Chong is the 2392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chong surname appeared 15,146 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Chong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chong 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 Chong

The surname Chong has its origins in China, dating back to the early centuries of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). It is believed to be derived from the Chinese word "chong," which means "loyal" or "devoted." The name was initially used to describe individuals who demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the emperor or their superiors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Chong surname can be found in the ancient Chinese text "Book of Han," which chronicles the history of the Han Dynasty. The text mentions several prominent individuals with the surname Chong who held important positions in the imperial court or military.

During the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD), the Chong surname gained further prominence. The name is mentioned in various historical records and literary works from this period, often associated with scholars, officials, and influential families. One notable figure was Chong Rong (623 – 710 AD), a highly respected scholar and calligrapher who served as a minister in the imperial court.

As the centuries passed, the Chong surname spread across various regions of China, particularly in the southern provinces. In the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 AD), the name was prominent in the areas around modern-day Guangdong and Fujian provinces.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644 AD), the Chong surname was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Chong Xuan (1497 – 1582 AD), a renowned philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of Neo-Confucianism.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912 AD), the Chong surname continued to be represented among the scholarly and official classes. One notable individual was Chong Zhen (1767 – 1837 AD), a prominent scholar and philosopher who played a crucial role in the development of the Tongcheng School of thought.

As Chinese immigrants began to settle in various parts of the world, the Chong surname spread to other countries. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, individuals with the Chong surname could be found in places like Southeast Asia, North America, and other regions with significant Chinese communities.

Throughout history, the Chong surname has been associated with numerous accomplished individuals in fields such as literature, philosophy, art, and statecraft. Some notable examples include the poet Chong Qing (1766 – 1837 AD), the painter Chong Ren (1693 – 1768 AD), and the statesman Chong Hao (1847 – 1909 AD).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chong

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

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

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