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

Haung, 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 Haung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haung in America

Haung is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haung surname appeared 121 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 Haung.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haung 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 Haung

The surname HAUNG has its origins in China, tracing back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have derived from the Old Chinese word "huáng," which means "yellow" or "imperial." The name is associated with the Yellow River region in central China.

HAUNG was a prominent surname among the scholar-gentry class during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Several historical figures bearing this name were recorded in official documents and literary works from this period. One notable example is Huang Tingjian (1045-1105), a renowned calligrapher and poet who served as a high-ranking official.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the HAUNG surname spread across various provinces, including Guangdong, Fujian, and Zhejiang. It appeared in local gazetteers and genealogical records, indicating its prevalence among the educated elite and landowners.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), HAUNG remained a common surname, particularly in the southern and eastern regions of China. One notable figure from this period was Huang Zhongxi (1610-1695), a prominent scholar and philosopher known for his contributions to the Neo-Confucian movement.

Over the centuries, the HAUNG surname has been associated with several notable individuals. Huang Yuanyu (1719-1788) was a renowned artist and poet during the Qing Dynasty. Huang Xing (1874-1916) was a prominent revolutionary and early supporter of Sun Yat-sen's republican movement.

Huang Binhong (1865-1955) was a celebrated painter and art theorist who played a significant role in the development of modern Chinese art. Huang Di (circa 2697-2597 BC), also known as the Yellow Emperor, is a legendary figure revered as the ancestor of all Han Chinese and a pivotal figure in Chinese mythology and culture.

The HAUNG surname has also seen various spelling variations over time, such as Hwang, Wong, and Wangh, reflecting regional dialects and romanization systems. While the name's popularity may have fluctuated across different historical periods, it remains a respected and enduring Chinese surname with deep cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haung

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

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

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