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

Horng, 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 Horng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horng in America

Horng is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horng surname appeared 237 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 Horng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horng 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 Horng

The surname HORNG is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "horn," which referred to a musical instrument or a horn-shaped object. The name may have been given to someone who played the horn or lived near a prominent horn-shaped landmark.

In the early days, the name was spelled in various ways, including Horne, Hörn, and Hornung. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, where a certain "Henricus Horne" is mentioned in a land grant from 1187.

During the Middle Ages, surnames often originated from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. It is possible that the HORNG name may have been associated with a particular profession, such as a horn maker or a musician who played the horn.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the HORNG surname was Johannes Horne, a German theologian and rector of the University of Leipzig. He was born around 1360 and played a significant role in the academic and religious life of the time.

Another prominent individual with the HORNG surname was Robert Horne, an English bishop and Protestant reformer who lived from 1519 to 1580. He was a vocal opponent of the Catholic Church's practices and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Church of England under Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various parts of Europe, including the Netherlands. One notable bearer was Cornelis de Horne, a Dutch naval officer and politician who lived from 1621 to 1695. He served as the director-general of the Dutch East India Company and played a significant role in the establishment of the Dutch colony in Cape Town, South Africa.

In the 18th century, the HORNG surname gained prominence in Scotland with the birth of George Horne (1730-1792), an Anglican bishop and theologian. He was known for his work on the Book of Psalms and his advocacy for the abolition of the slave trade.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Hörner, Hornung, and Hornig. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from various parts of Europe, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences that shaped the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horng

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

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

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