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

Cong, 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 Cong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cong in America

Cong is the 27869th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cong surname appeared 861 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 Cong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cong 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 Cong

The surname CONG originated in China, with records dating back to the 13th century during the Song Dynasty. It is believed to have derived from the Chinese word "cong," which means "follow" or "obey." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were followers or servants of a particular clan or leader.

One of the earliest documented references to the CONG surname can be found in the Chinese historical text "Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government," which was compiled during the Song Dynasty. This work mentions several individuals with the CONG surname who held positions in the imperial court or local governments.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the CONG surname gained further prominence, with several notable figures emerging from this lineage. One such individual was CONG Lian (1487-1563), a renowned scholar and calligrapher who served as an official in the imperial court. His works on calligraphy and literature are still studied and revered today.

Another significant figure from the CONG lineage was CONG Rong (1559-1627), a prominent Confucian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the Neo-Confucian movement during the late Ming Dynasty. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy have had a lasting impact on Chinese thought.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the CONG surname continued to be prominent, with members holding various positions in the government and military. One notable figure from this period was CONG Zhen (1719-1778), a military commander who played a crucial role in suppressing the Lin Shuangwen Rebellion in Taiwan.

In more recent history, CONG Wuzhi (1889-1962) was a prominent Chinese playwright and novelist who helped modernize Chinese literature in the early 20th century. His works often explored themes of social injustice and the plight of the common people.

It is important to note that while the CONG surname has a long and distinguished history in China, it is not exclusive to any particular region or province. Individuals bearing this surname can be found throughout various parts of the country, reflecting the widespread distribution of this lineage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cong

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

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

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