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

Leang, 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 Leang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leang in America

Leang is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leang surname appeared 418 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 Leang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leang 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 Leang

The surname LEANG is believed to have originated in China, specifically in the Guangdong province. Its roots can be traced back to the late 19th century, with the earliest known records showing variations such as Leong and Liang.

LEANG is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese surname 梁 (Liáng), which means "beam" or "bridge." This surname has a long and storied history in Chinese culture, with various theories suggesting it may have been adopted by families who lived near bridges or worked as carpenters or builders.

One of the earliest mentions of the surname LEANG can be found in the Qing Dynasty archives, where it appears in records of individuals involved in various trades and occupations. However, it was not until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that the surname began to gain more widespread recognition.

During this period, many Chinese immigrants from the Guangdong region settled in various parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. As a result, the surname LEANG became more widespread in these areas, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time.

One notable individual bearing the surname LEANG was Leang Seng Tee (1858-1935), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Penang, Malaysia. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and charitable institutions in the region.

Another figure of historical significance was Leang Fah King (1905-1976), a Singaporean lawyer and politician who played a crucial role in the country's independence movement and served as a member of the Legislative Council.

In Indonesia, the surname LEANG is closely associated with the Chinese-Indonesian community, particularly in cities like Jakarta and Surabaya. One notable Indonesian with this surname was Leang Tjieuw Liang (1905-1991), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist who founded several businesses in the textile and manufacturing sectors.

Other notable individuals with the surname LEANG include Leang Yick Teck (1870-1945), a successful businessman and community leader in British Malaya (now Malaysia), and Leang Chuen (1936-2010), a renowned Singaporean artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally.

While the surname LEANG may have evolved over time and across different regions, its roots can be traced back to its Chinese origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Chinese diaspora throughout Southeast Asia and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leang

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

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

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