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

Guang, 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 Guang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guang in America

Guang is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guang surname appeared 101 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 Guang.

The history of the last name Guang

The surname GUANG is believed to have originated in China, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Chinese word "guang," which means "light" or "brightness." The name is thought to have been initially associated with occupations or characteristics related to light, such as lantern makers, candle makers, or individuals who possessed a radiant or luminous personality.

In ancient Chinese literature and historical records, there are mentions of individuals bearing the surname GUANG, suggesting its presence in various regions of China during different dynasties. However, due to the vast expanse of Chinese history and the complexities of record-keeping, pinpointing the earliest documented use of the name remains a challenge.

One notable figure with the surname GUANG was Guang Zhong (725-815 CE), a highly respected poet and calligrapher during the Tang Dynasty. His works and artistic contributions have left a lasting impact on Chinese literature and the art of calligraphy.

Another prominent individual was Guang Hongming (1857-1928), a Chinese scholar and reformist who advocated for modernization and the adoption of Western ideas in China. He played a significant role in the intellectual discourse during the late Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China.

In the realm of martial arts, the name GUANG is associated with Guang Lingzhi (1865-1923), a renowned master of the Choy Lee Fut system. His teachings and expertise in this Southern Chinese martial art have influenced generations of practitioners.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), there was a notable military figure named Guang Yingzhang (1524-1603), who served as a general and played a crucial role in suppressing various rebellions and uprisings across China.

Additionally, the surname GUANG has been connected to various place names and locations throughout China's vast geography. For example, the city of Guangzhou (formerly known as Canton) derives its name from the Chinese characters "guang" and "zhou," meaning "luminous city" or "city of brightness."

While the surname GUANG has a long and rich history in China, it is important to note that tracing its origins and earliest documented uses can be challenging due to the complexities of Chinese historical records and the variations in transliteration and romanization over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guang

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

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 Guang 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.

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

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