2000
#1,546
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 21,269
First available Census row
Per 100,000 7.88
Uncommon Last name
Hoang
A Vietnamese surname derived from the Chinese surname Huang, meaning "yellow" or referring to the Yellow River.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 41,423 Americans carry the last name Hoang. That puts it at #952 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 12.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 8,274 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoang surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hoang with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
41K
1 in 8,274
Census rank
#952
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
12.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
36K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 36,123 bearers of the surname Hoang in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 12.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 952nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and White (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoang
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and White (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoang bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hoang surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.5% · 34,484
- Two or more races1.9% · 691
- White1.5% · 543
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 319
- Black or African American0.2% · 74
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hoang
Hoang appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#1,185
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 29,798
+8,529 bearers (+40.1%)
Per 100,000 10.10
Rank movement Up 361 places
2020
#952
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 36,123
+6,325 bearers (+21.2%)
Per 100,000 12.09
Rank movement Up 233 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #1,546 | 21,269 | 7.88 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,185 | 29,798 | 10.10 | +8,529 bearers (+40.1%) | Up 361 places |
| 2020 | #952 | 36,123 | 12.09 | +6,325 bearers (+21.2%) | Up 233 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hoang surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,185 | #952 | 19.7% |
| Count | 29,798 | 36,123 | 21.2% |
| Per 100K | 10.10 | 12.09 | 19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hoang bearers went from 29,798 to 36,123 (+21.2% change). The surname moved up 233 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,185 to #952.
FAQ
Hoang surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hoang?
Name Census estimates that about 41,423 living Americans carry the surname Hoang. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 8,274 residents.
How common is Hoang?
Hoang ranks #952 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 12.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 12 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 36,123 people with the surname Hoang. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (41,423), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 12.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 12.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 12 of them to have the surname Hoang.
Has Hoang become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hoang went from 29,798 recorded bearers to 36,123. That is an increase of 6,325 (+21.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #1,185 to #952.
What does the Census say about the background of Hoang?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and White (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hoang in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (34,484 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hoang appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (95.5%), Two or More Races (1.9%), White (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hoang (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hoang mean?
A Vietnamese surname derived from the Chinese surname Huang, meaning "yellow" or referring to the Yellow River. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hoang (12.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Hoang?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Hoang on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.