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

Kaing, 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 Kaing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaing in America

Kaing is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaing surname appeared 263 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 Kaing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaing 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 Kaing

The surname KAING is believed to have originated from the Khmer language, spoken primarily in Cambodia. It is thought to have derived from the Khmer word "kaing," which means "river" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked along rivers or waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KAING can be found in historical records from the Khmer Empire, which ruled over parts of mainland Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th century. During this period, the Khmer people established powerful kingdoms and built impressive architectural wonders, such as the famous Angkor Wat temple complex.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Kaing Guek Eav (1542-1618) was a prominent Khmer scholar and literary figure. He is credited with preserving and promoting Khmer language and culture through his writings and teachings, which helped to sustain the rich literary tradition of the Khmer people during a time of political turmoil.

Another historical figure bearing the surname KAING was Kaing Khek Ieu (1671-1744), who served as a high-ranking official and advisor to the Khmer kings during the 18th century. His contributions to the administration and governance of the kingdom were highly regarded, and his name is recorded in various chronicles and manuscripts from that era.

In more recent history, Kaing Guek Eav, also known as Duch (1942-2020), gained notoriety as the former commander of the Khmer Rouge's infamous Tuol Sleng prison, where thousands of people were tortured and executed during the Cambodian genocide in the late 1970s. He was later convicted of crimes against humanity and war crimes by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.

Another notable figure with the surname KAING is Kaing Khek Kor (1927-2021), a Cambodian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Khmer Republic from 1970 to 1975. He played a significant role in representing Cambodia's interests on the international stage during a turbulent period in the country's history.

While the surname KAING has its roots in Cambodia, it has also been found in other parts of Southeast Asia, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. The name's association with rivers and waterways may have influenced its spread and adoption in regions where people relied heavily on these natural resources for their livelihoods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaing

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

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

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