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

Jang, 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 Jang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jang in America

Jang is the 3890th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jang surname appeared 9,125 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Jang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jang 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 Jang

The surname JANG has its origin in Korea, dating back to the early Goryeo period (918-1392). It is derived from the Korean word "jang", meaning "master" or "head", and was likely a title bestowed upon officials or skilled artisans.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JANG can be found in the Goryeo Dynasty's official records, where it is mentioned in connection with a prominent government official named JANG Gi-yeong (1014-1095). JANG Gi-yeong served as a military commander and played a crucial role in repelling the Khitan invasions during the reign of King Goryeo Munjong.

During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), the JANG surname gained further prominence. One notable figure was JANG Yeong-sil (1516-1586), a renowned Neo-Confucian scholar and philosopher who served as a royal tutor and contributed significantly to the development of Korean thought and education.

In the literary realm, JANG In-hwan (1554-1637) was a celebrated poet and calligrapher whose works were highly influential during the Renaissance period of Korean literature. His collection of poems, titled "Sasim Nogok", is considered a masterpiece of classical Korean poetry.

The JANG surname was also associated with notable military leaders. JANG Bogo (787-846), a renowned admiral and maritime explorer, is credited with establishing a maritime empire that stretched across the East Sea and parts of modern-day Russia. His exploits and voyages are celebrated in Korean folklore and literature.

Another prominent figure was JANG Yeong (1628-1697), a brilliant military strategist who played a crucial role in defending Korea against the Manchu invasions during the Qing Dynasty. His innovative tactics and leadership were instrumental in preserving Korean sovereignty during this turbulent period.

Throughout history, the JANG surname has been closely tied to various regions and place names in Korea. For example, the city of Jangseong in South Jeolla Province is derived from the name, as are several villages and townships across the country.

While the JANG surname has its roots in Korea, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and deep-rooted associations with Korean culture and traditions remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jang

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

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

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