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

Jing, 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 Jing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jing in America

Jing is the 24288th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jing surname appeared 1,033 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 Jing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jing 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 Jing

The surname JING has its origins in China, with records dating back to the 7th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Chinese word "jing" (京), which means "capital city" or "metropolis." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived or worked in major urban centers or administrative hubs during ancient times.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname JING can be found in the historical text "Tongdian" (通典), compiled during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). This work mentions individuals with the JING surname holding official positions in various regions of China.

In the 11th century, a prominent figure named JING Qian (景佥) lived during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). He was a renowned scholar and poet, known for his contributions to the development of Neo-Confucianism.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the JING surname gained further prominence. JING Hao (景濠, 1537-1628) was an esteemed scholar and philosopher who played a significant role in the development of the Donglin Movement, a influential intellectual and political faction.

In the 17th century, JING Ting (景霆, 1635-1695) was a prominent military leader and strategist who served in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). He is renowned for his victories in suppressing various rebellions and uprisings during his tenure.

Another noteworthy individual with the JING surname was JING Shixuan (景时铉, 1829-1904), a scholar and statesman who served as a high-ranking official in the late Qing Dynasty. He was instrumental in implementing reforms and modernization efforts in the final years of the imperial era.

The JING surname has also been associated with various place names throughout China's history. For instance, the ancient city of Jingzhou (荆州), located in present-day Hubei Province, was once a significant administrative center during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Similarly, the city of Jingdezhen (景德镇) in Jiangxi Province was renowned for its porcelain production and has been an important center for the ceramic industry for centuries.

While the JING surname has a rich historical lineage in China, its prevalence and distribution have evolved over time, reflecting the complex migration patterns and cultural influences that have shaped the country's diverse population.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jing

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

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

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