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

Houng, 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 Houng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Houng in America

Houng is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Houng surname appeared 222 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 Houng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Houng 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 Houng

The surname "HOUNG" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English word "hung," which meant "hung" or "suspended." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in an area with a hanging tree or gallows.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hungr." This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest, and it may have been brought over to England by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

In the 12th century, the name began to appear in various spellings, including "Hunge," "Honge," and "Hounge." These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One notable figure with the surname "HOUNG" was Sir John Houng, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. He was awarded lands in Kent for his service to the English crown.

Another prominent individual with this name was William Houng (c. 1520-1590), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire. He was known for his involvement in the local wool trade and for his philanthropic efforts in supporting the construction of schools and churches in the area.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various parish records and legal documents across England, suggesting that it had become more widespread. One example is Thomas Houng (1645-1712), a farmer from Oxfordshire who was recorded in the parish registers of his local village.

The variant spelling "Hounge" was also used during this period, as seen in the case of Robert Hounge (c. 1670-1745), a clockmaker from London who gained recognition for his intricate timepieces.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Houng (1725-1801), a renowned writer and poet from Yorkshire. Her works often explored themes of nature and the English countryside, reflecting her upbringing in a rural area.

As the name spread across England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the colonies in North America and beyond. However, the earliest recorded examples of the name remain firmly rooted in its English origins, dating back to the medieval period and the time of the Norman Conquest.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Houng

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

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

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