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

Deng, 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 Deng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deng in America

Deng is the 3993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deng surname appeared 8,898 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Deng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deng 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 Deng

The surname DENG is of Chinese origin, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Deng County in the Henan Province of China, which has a recorded history spanning over 2,500 years.

One of the earliest known references to the DENG surname can be found in the Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian), a monumental historical work completed around 94 BC by Sima Qian. This ancient text mentions individuals with the DENG surname, suggesting its existence during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).

In the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), the DENG surname gained prominence, with several notable figures bearing this name. One such individual was Deng Ai (606-662 AD), a renowned statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Tang expansion and consolidation of power.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the DENG surname continued to be well-represented. Deng Mu (1247-1306 AD), a famous poet and calligrapher, is considered one of the most influential figures of the era, renowned for his mastery of the cursive script.

The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) also had its share of notable DENG individuals. Deng Huanzhong (1504-1577 AD) was a prominent military strategist and general who played a pivotal role in suppressing various rebellions and securing the dynasty's rule.

In more recent history, Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997 AD) stands out as one of the most influential figures with the DENG surname. He was a prominent Chinese revolutionary and statesman who led the country through a period of significant economic reforms and opening up to the global market.

Other notable individuals with the DENG surname include Deng Tuo (fl. 1st century BC), a renowned Han Dynasty scholar and philosopher, Deng Zhuang (1537-1625 AD), a celebrated Ming Dynasty painter, and Deng Yuancheng (1898-1958 AD), a prominent Chinese writer and poet of the 20th century.

The DENG surname has evolved over time, with various spelling variations and place names associated with it. Some of the older spellings include Teng and Ting, while place names like Dengzhou and Dengxian are closely tied to the surname's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deng

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

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

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