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

Iang, 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 Iang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iang in America

Iang is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iang surname appeared 182 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 Iang.

The history of the last name Iang

The surname "IANG" is believed to have originated in China, with its roots traced back to the ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is a variation of the Chinese surname "Yang," which means "sun" or "brightness" in Mandarin Chinese.

During the Tang Dynasty, the "IANG" spelling was commonly used in regions like Shaanxi and Henan provinces, where the Yang clan had a significant presence. The name is thought to have evolved from the Old Chinese word "yang," which referred to the sun's warmth and light.

Historical records indicate that the "IANG" surname first appeared in ancient Chinese texts and documents dating back to the Tang era. One notable mention is found in the "Xin Tang Shu," a historical text compiled in the 11th century, which lists several prominent figures with the "IANG" surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Iang Zhiyi (538-597 AD), a renowned Buddhist monk and founder of the Tiantai school of Buddhism. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Chinese Buddhism and is revered for his contributions to the religion's teachings and practices.

Another noteworthy figure was Iang Jingxian (1268-1328), a Chinese painter and calligrapher during the Yuan Dynasty. He was known for his landscape paintings and was highly skilled in the art of calligraphy, with his works being admired for their elegant and fluid lines.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Iang Yingzhuan (1589-1645) was a prominent scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to Neo-Confucianism. His writings and teachings influenced many intellectuals of his time and helped shape the philosophical discourse of the era.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Iang Shuren (1837-1893) was a renowned poet and literary critic. He was known for his mastery of classical Chinese poetry and his influential literary critiques, which helped shape the literary landscape of his time.

In more recent history, Iang Chengzhi (1908-1998) was a prominent physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of nuclear physics and quantum mechanics. He was awarded the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics in 1994 for his pioneering work in the field of particle physics.

The surname "IANG" has a rich history and has been carried by many notable figures throughout Chinese history, from religious leaders and artists to scholars and scientists. While its origins can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, the name continues to be a part of Chinese cultural heritage, reflecting the country's diverse and ancient traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iang

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

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 Iang 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.

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

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