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

Kheng, 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 Kheng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kheng in America

Kheng is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kheng surname appeared 178 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 Kheng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kheng 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 Kheng

The surname KHENG originated in China, specifically in the Guangdong province. It first appeared during the Tang Dynasty, which ruled from 618 to 907 AD. The name is believed to be derived from the ancient Chinese word 'kheng', which means 'prosperous' or 'flourishing'.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KHENG surname can be found in the Qing Dynasty archives, where a scholar named KHENG Zhuang (1628-1704) is mentioned. He was a renowned philosopher and poet during the early Qing era.

In the 12th century, a Buddhist monk named KHENG Yuanzhao (1063-1135) gained fame for his calligraphy and his teachings on the Zen philosophy. His works are still studied today by scholars and practitioners of Zen Buddhism.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a general named KHENG Jingzhong (1525-1604) played a crucial role in the defense of the empire against Japanese pirates and invaders. He is remembered for his military strategies and his loyalty to the Ming rulers.

In more recent history, the KHENG surname gained prominence with KHENG Xiaoping (1904-1997), a Chinese revolutionary and statesman who led the People's Republic of China from 1978 until his retirement in 1989. He is credited with launching the economic reforms that transformed China into a global economic powerhouse.

Another notable figure with the KHENG surname is KHENG Ke (1911-2000), a renowned Chinese mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and was instrumental in the development of mathematics education in China.

While the KHENG surname is predominantly found in China, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Chinese civilization, where it has a rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kheng

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

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

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