2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Lequang
Originated from Vietnam, a locational surname potentially referring to a person from Le Quang village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Lequang. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lequang surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Lequang in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lequang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and White (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lequang
Among Census respondents with the surname Lequang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and White (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lequang bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lequang surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander88.3% · 91
- Two or more races7.8% · 8
- White1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lequang
Lequang appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,250 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lequang surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #154,182 | 2.7% |
| Count | 102 | 103 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lequang bearers went from 102 to 103 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,250 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,182.
FAQ
Lequang surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lequang?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Lequang. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Lequang?
Lequang ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Lequang. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lequang.
Has Lequang become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lequang went from 102 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Lequang?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lequang, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and White (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lequang in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lequang appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (88.3%), Two or More Races (7.8%), White (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lequang (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lequang mean?
Originated from Vietnam, a locational surname potentially referring to a person from Le Quang village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lequang (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lequang?
See how many people have the surname Lequang on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.