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

Gong, 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 Gong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gong in America

Gong is the 5702nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gong surname appeared 6,079 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Gong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gong 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 Gong

The surname GONG is of Chinese origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 6th century AD. It is believed to have originated from the pronunciation of the Chinese character "龚" (gong), which was initially used as a single character surname in various regions of ancient China.

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), the GONG surname was prominently documented in historical records, particularly in regions such as Shaanxi, Henan, and Shandong provinces. It was often associated with scholarly and intellectual pursuits, as many GONG individuals held esteemed positions within the imperial bureaucracy and educational institutions of the time.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the GONG surname was Gong Sui (596-658 AD), a renowned poet and calligrapher from Shandong province. His literary works and calligraphic styles were highly regarded during the Tang Dynasty and influenced subsequent generations of scholars and artists.

In the 10th century, the GONG surname gained further prominence with the rise of Gong Yu (984-1063 AD), a celebrated military strategist and statesman who served under the Song Dynasty. His military victories and administrative reforms left a lasting impact on the political landscape of the time.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the GONG surname was also associated with the influential Gong family from Jiangxi province. This family produced several prominent scholars and officials, including Gong Xingzu (1619-1689 AD), a renowned philosopher and essayist whose works explored Confucian ideals and moral principles.

Another notable figure was Gong Zizhen (1792-1841 AD), a celebrated poet and scholar from Sichuan province during the Qing Dynasty. His poetic works and literary critiques were highly regarded, and he was known for his mastery of the traditional Chinese literary styles.

The GONG surname can also be found in historical records from other regions, such as Guangdong, Fujian, and Zhejiang provinces, indicating its widespread distribution throughout ancient China. Over the centuries, the GONG surname has maintained its cultural significance and continues to be a respected name within the Chinese community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gong

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

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

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