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

Hoang, 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 Hoang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoang in America

Hoang is the 1185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoang surname appeared 29,798 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 10 people would have the surname Hoang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoang 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 Hoang

The surname HOANG originates from Vietnam and has its roots in the Vietnamese language. It is believed to have first emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 13th centuries.

HOANG is derived from the Vietnamese word "hoàng," which translates to "royal" or "imperial." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who had connections to the royal family or those who held positions within the imperial court.

In historical records, the earliest known reference to the HOANG surname can be traced back to the 14th century during the Tran Dynasty. It appears in several manuscripts and administrative documents from that era, indicating its significance as a well-established surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the HOANG surname was Hoang Van Tuyen, a prominent scholar and poet who lived during the 15th century under the Le Dynasty. His works and literary contributions are still studied and celebrated in Vietnam today.

Another notable figure bearing the HOANG surname was Hoang Dieu, a revered military leader who played a crucial role in defending the northern regions of Vietnam against Chinese invasions in the early 13th century.

During the 17th century, the HOANG surname gained further prominence with Hoang Nguyen, a highly respected Confucian scholar and philosopher. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on Vietnamese intellectual thought and cultural traditions.

In the 19th century, Hoang Hoa Tham, a renowned diplomat and statesman, played a pivotal role in establishing diplomatic ties between Vietnam and various European nations, paving the way for increased international relations.

Hoang Xuan Han, born in 1908, was a celebrated Vietnamese painter and artist, renowned for his vibrant depictions of traditional Vietnamese life and landscapes. His artworks are widely exhibited and celebrated within the country and abroad.

Over the centuries, the HOANG surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations within Vietnam, such as Hoang Lien Son mountain range and the ancient city of Hoang Xa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoang

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

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

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