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

Khaing, 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 Khaing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khaing in America

Khaing is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khaing surname appeared 245 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 Khaing.

The history of the last name Khaing

The surname "KHAING" is of Burmese origin and can be traced back to the 12th century in the region that is now modern-day Myanmar. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Pali word "khing," which means "forested area" or "jungle." This suggests that the name may have been given to families who resided in heavily wooded regions or were associated with forestry or timber-related occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "KHAING" can be found in a 13th-century manuscript documenting land ownership and tax records in the Bagan Kingdom. The name appears to have been concentrated in the central and northern regions of what is now Myanmar, particularly in the areas surrounding the ancient city of Bagan.

During the Konbaung Dynasty, which ruled from 1752 to 1885, several prominent individuals bore the surname "KHAING." Notable examples include Maha Khaing, a respected scholar and advisor to King Bodawpaya (reign: 1782-1819), and Khaing Myo Thu, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the early 19th century.

In the 18th century, a village called "Khaing Thi" (meaning "Khaing Village") was established in the Shwebo District of what is now Sagaing Region. This place name further solidifies the connection between the surname "KHAING" and its geographical origins.

Another notable figure with the surname "KHAING" was U Khaing, a prominent Burmese educator and writer who lived from 1897 to 1966. He was instrumental in developing the Burmese education system and authored numerous textbooks and literary works.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname "KHAING" in a Western source can be found in the travel writings of British diplomat and explorer Henry Yule, who visited Burma (now Myanmar) in the mid-19th century. In his accounts, he mentions encountering individuals with the surname "KHAING" during his travels in the region.

While the surname "KHAING" has its roots in Myanmar, it has since spread to other parts of Southeast Asia and beyond, carried by individuals of Burmese descent or those with ancestral ties to the region. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the forested areas of central and northern Myanmar, where it likely originated as a descriptive surname reflecting the occupations or dwelling places of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khaing

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

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

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