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

Heang, 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 Heang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heang in America

Heang is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heang surname appeared 264 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 Heang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heang 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 Heang

The surname "HEANG" has its origins in the Southeast Asian region, specifically in Cambodia. It is believed to have derived from the Khmer language, which is the official language of Cambodia.

The name "HEANG" is thought to be a variation of the Khmer word "hɑːŋ," which means "to be bright" or "to shine." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who had a radiant or bright personality or physical appearance.

Historical records indicate that the surname "HEANG" can be traced back to the 16th century during the Khmer Empire. It was commonly found in various regions of Cambodia, particularly in the central and northwestern parts of the country.

One of the earliest known references to the name "HEANG" can be found in the "Cambodian Royal Chronicles," which documented the lives and reigns of the Khmer monarchs. The name appears in several accounts, though specific individuals are not mentioned.

Among the notable figures who bore the surname "HEANG" was Heang Sothea (1892-1975), a Cambodian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the 1950s. He played a crucial role in Cambodia's transition to independence from French colonial rule.

Another prominent individual was Heang Rith (1918-2002), a Cambodian painter and sculptor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in Cambodian modern art. His works often depicted scenes from Khmer mythology and traditional life.

In the realm of literature, Heang Kosal (1934-2018) was a renowned Cambodian novelist and poet. He is best known for his novels that explored the complexities of Cambodian society and the impact of the Khmer Rouge regime.

The name "HEANG" has also been associated with several historical figures in Cambodia's ancient past. One such figure was Heang Huk, a legendary warrior and general who lived during the 16th century and played a significant role in defending the Khmer Empire against invading forces.

Another notable individual was Heang Snguon (1859-1927), a Cambodian scholar and Buddhist monk who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Khmer literature and culture. He is credited with transcribing and translating numerous ancient manuscripts and texts.

While the surname "HEANG" has its roots in Cambodia, it has also been adopted by individuals of Cambodian descent living in other parts of Southeast Asia and around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heang

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

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

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