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

Hsing, 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 Hsing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hsing in America

Hsing is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hsing surname appeared 323 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 Hsing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hsing 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 Hsing

The surname HSING originates from China and can be traced back to the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Mandarin Chinese word "hsing", which means "prosperous" or "flourishing". The surname was initially prevalent in the southern regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian.

In ancient Chinese records, such as the Tang Dynasty's genealogical records, there are references to individuals bearing the HSING surname. One notable example is Hsing Yun, a Buddhist monk who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and was renowned for his teachings and contributions to the spread of Buddhism.

The earliest recorded instances of the HSING surname can be found in the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) genealogical records. During this period, the surname was associated with several prominent scholars and officials. One such individual was Hsing Tao, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived from 1032 to 1107 AD.

Throughout history, the HSING surname has been linked to various place names and locations in China. For instance, the city of Hsingcheng (literally meaning "Prosperous City") in Guangdong Province is believed to have derived its name from the HSING surname.

Hsing Ping, a renowned military strategist and general during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), was a notable figure who carried the HSING surname. He was instrumental in defending China against various invading forces and is celebrated for his military prowess.

Another prominent individual with the HSING surname was Hsing Yun, a respected Buddhist monk and scholar who lived from 1927 to 2023. He played a significant role in reviving and spreading Buddhist teachings throughout Asia and the West, founding numerous monasteries and educational institutions.

Hsing Chao-yi, born in 1927, was a renowned Taiwanese politician and diplomat who served as the Vice President of Taiwan from 1984 to 1988. He was instrumental in strengthening Taiwan's international relations and promoting its economic development.

The HSING surname has a rich history and is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, with many notable individuals contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hsing

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

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

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