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

Ieng, 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 Ieng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ieng in America

Ieng is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ieng surname appeared 174 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 Ieng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ieng 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 Ieng

The surname IENG originates from the Cantonese region of China, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Chinese word 'ying', which means 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'. The name was commonly found in the Pearl River Delta area, particularly in the cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IENG name can be found in a historical document from the Song Dynasty, where a merchant named IENG Zhaoyi was mentioned as a prominent figure in the silk trade. This document, dated around 1275, provides evidence of the name's existence during that era.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the IENG family played a significant role in the development of the Cantonese opera. IENG Wanli, born in 1509, was a renowned playwright and composer who contributed greatly to the art form. His works, including the play "The Peony Pavilion," are considered classics in the Cantonese opera repertoire.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the IENG family gained prominence in the field of education. IENG Xuming (1720-1788) was a highly respected scholar and educator who established several schools in the Guangdong province, promoting the study of Confucian teachings and classical literature.

In the late 19th century, IENG Zhongming (1861-1922) was a prominent figure in the Taiping Rebellion, a major civil war in China. He played a crucial role in leading the rebel forces against the Qing government, advocating for social and political reforms.

Another notable IENG figure was IENG Siuling (1901-1976), a renowned artist and calligrapher. Her works were widely celebrated for their elegance and mastery of traditional Chinese art forms. She was also recognized for her contributions to preserving and promoting Chinese cultural heritage.

Throughout history, the IENG surname has been associated with various place names and locations in the Cantonese region. For instance, the village of Iengxiang in Guangzhou was once a prominent settlement for the IENG clan. Additionally, the ancient spelling of the name, 'Yeng', can be found in several historical documents and records from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ieng

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

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

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