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

Hlaing, 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 Hlaing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hlaing in America

Hlaing is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hlaing surname appeared 364 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 Hlaing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hlaing 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 Hlaing

The surname HLAING is of Burmese origin, originating from the Bamars, the dominant ethnic group in Myanmar (formerly Burma). It is believed to have emerged during the Pagan Empire period, which lasted from the 9th to the 13th century AD.

HLAING is derived from the Burmese word "hlaing," which means "king" or "ruler." It was likely used as a title or honorific for individuals who held positions of authority or were part of the ruling class during the Pagan Empire. Over time, the title became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest known references to the HLAING name can be found in the Burmese chronicles, known as the "Hmannan Yazawin," which document the history of the Pagan Empire. These chronicles mention several individuals with the HLAING surname who held prominent positions in the royal court or military.

Notable figures throughout history who bore the HLAING surname include King Anawrahta Minsaw (1044-1077), the founder of the Pagan Empire and a renowned military leader who unified the region. Another notable figure was Min Hlaing Hsaw (1406-1453), a military commander and governor who played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of the Ava Kingdom.

In the 16th century, Hlaing Raza (1522-1581), a Burmese general and ruler, gained prominence for his military campaigns against the Siamese and his efforts to reunite the fractured kingdoms of Burma. Hlaing Hteik Htoo (1713-1781), a renowned scholar and poet, contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Burmese literature and culture.

The HLAING surname has also been associated with various place names in Myanmar, such as Hlaingbwe, a town in the Kayin State, and Hlainghlaing, a village in the Bago Region. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the HLAING surname who were influential or influential landowners in those areas.

Over the centuries, the HLAING surname has remained prevalent among the Bamar ethnic group in Myanmar, and many individuals continue to carry this surname as a symbol of their cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hlaing

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

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

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