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

Hwong, 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 Hwong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hwong in America

Hwong is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hwong surname appeared 135 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 Hwong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hwong 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 Hwong

The surname HWONG has its origins in China, where it first appeared during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). The name is derived from the Chinese word "Huang", which means "yellow" or "imperial". It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were associated with the imperial court or had a connection to the emperor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HWONG can be found in the Tang Dynasty's official records, where a scholar named HWONG Zhi is mentioned as serving as a high-ranking official in the emperor's court. Unfortunately, specific details about his life and achievements are scarce.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the HWONG family gained prominence in the city of Hangzhou, which was then the capital of the empire. A notable figure from this period was HWONG Zongxi (1610-1695), a renowned philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the development of Neo-Confucianism.

In the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the HWONG surname spread to other regions of China, including Guangdong Province. One of the most famous individuals with this name was HWONG Liuzhong (1578-1645), a highly respected military strategist and general who played a crucial role in defending the empire against foreign invasions.

As the HWONG family continued to grow and disperse throughout China, they established themselves in various professions and spheres of influence. In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), HWONG Qingyu (1832-1898) was a prominent scholar and educator who advocated for educational reforms and the modernization of China's educational system.

Another notable figure from the Qing Dynasty was HWONG Xiuquan (1814-1864), a Hakka Christian who led the Taiping Rebellion, one of the deadliest civil wars in human history. Although his rebellion ultimately failed, it had a significant impact on the dynastic rule and shaped the course of modern Chinese history.

Throughout the centuries, the HWONG surname has been associated with a rich cultural heritage and has produced numerous accomplished individuals in various fields, including literature, philosophy, military strategy, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hwong

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Hwong, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!