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

LeQuang, 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 LeQuang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeQuang in America

LeQuang is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeQuang surname appeared 102 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 LeQuang.

The history of the last name LeQuang

The surname LEQUANG is of Vietnamese origin, derived from the Vietnamese words "le" meaning "ceremony" or "rite," and "quang" meaning "bright" or "luminous." It likely originated in the 15th or 16th century during the Later Le Dynasty, when many surnames were formed to distinguish different family lineages.

The name may have initially referred to individuals involved in ceremonial or ritual practices, or those associated with brightness or enlightenment. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this surname were members of the scholarly or religious classes, as such names were often bestowed upon those involved in intellectual or spiritual pursuits.

Historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries in Vietnam mention individuals with the LEQUANG surname, indicating its presence during the Later Le and Nguyen Dynasties. One notable figure was LEQUANG Trinh (1659-1722), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a mandarin in the imperial court.

In the 19th century, LEQUANG Dinh (1783-1857) was a prominent military leader and strategist who played a pivotal role in the resistance against the Siamese invasion of Vietnam. His bravery and leadership earned him acclaim and cemented the LEQUANG name in the annals of Vietnamese history.

Another significant figure was LEQUANG Tri (1918-1994), a celebrated painter and artist who is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Vietnamese art. His works, which blended traditional Vietnamese motifs with Western influences, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and innovative techniques.

The LEQUANG surname has also been associated with certain geographic locations in Vietnam, such as the village of Le Quang in the province of Binh Dinh, which may have been the original home of some LEQUANG families.

It is worth noting that the spelling and pronunciation of the surname may have evolved over time, with variations such as Le Quang or Lê Quang appearing in historical records. However, the core meaning and significance of the name have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeQuang

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of LeQuang, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!