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

Liong, 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 Liong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liong in America

Liong is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liong surname appeared 297 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 Liong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liong 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 Liong

The surname LIONG is of Chinese origin, with roots tracing back to the 6th century AD during the Sui Dynasty. The name is believed to have derived from the Chinese word "liong," meaning "dragon," which was a symbol of power and prosperity in ancient Chinese culture.

Initially, the LIONG surname was concentrated in the southern regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian. As trade and migration patterns evolved, the name gradually spread to other parts of the country and eventually to various regions across Southeast Asia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LIONG surname can be found in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) imperial records, where it was mentioned in connection with a prominent scholar and calligrapher named LIONG Yingzhi (618-687 AD). His works and contributions to the arts were highly celebrated during his lifetime.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the LIONG surname gained further prominence with the rise of LIONG Qingzhao (1084-1151 AD), a renowned female poet and writer. Her poetic anthology, known as the "Qingzhao Ji," is considered a masterpiece of Chinese literature and has been widely studied and admired across generations.

Another notable figure bearing the LIONG surname was LIONG Muhan (1828-1907 AD), a prominent Cantonese opera composer and playwright. His works played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Cantonese opera, which had a significant impact on the cultural landscape of southern China.

In the 19th century, the LIONG surname also gained recognition in the field of martial arts with the birth of LIONG Tingfeng (1850-1925 AD), a celebrated master of the Choy Li Fut style of Kung Fu. His teachings and contributions to the art form have been passed down through generations of practitioners.

Additionally, the LIONG surname has been associated with several notable place names throughout history. One example is Liongzhou, an ancient city located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which was known for its strategic importance and cultural significance during the Tang Dynasty.

While the LIONG surname has its roots in China, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the majority of historical records and references to the name can be traced back to its Chinese origins, reflecting the rich heritage and cultural significance it carries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liong

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

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

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