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

Loong, 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 Loong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loong in America

Loong is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loong surname appeared 134 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 Loong.

The history of the last name Loong

The surname Loong originated in China, with its earliest known references dating back to the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Chinese word "long" which means "dragon" in English. The name is believed to have been adopted by families who lived in regions where dragons were revered or where the symbol of the dragon held significant cultural importance.

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), the name Loong appeared in several historical records and manuscripts. One notable mention was found in the "Book of Tang", an official history book that documented the reign of various emperors and prominent families of the time. This suggests that the Loong surname was already well-established among certain lineages during this period.

In the 11th century, a scholar named Loong Zi-Hua (1018-1089) gained recognition for his contributions to Confucian philosophy. His writings and teachings were widely studied, further cementing the reputation of the Loong name.

The surname Loong is also linked to several place names in China, such as Longchuan County in Yunnan Province and Longxi County in Gansu Province. These locations may have been home to early bearers of the surname or influenced its spread throughout different regions.

Another notable figure in history who bore the Loong surname was the Ming Dynasty general Loong Qing (1491-1565). He was renowned for his military successes and strategic leadership during campaigns against rebel forces and foreign invaders.

In the 19th century, Loong Yun-Hua (1834-1898) was a prominent scholar and calligrapher who played a significant role in preserving and promoting traditional Chinese art and literature.

During the 20th century, Loong Fei-Hung (1911-1979) was a celebrated martial artist and actor, best known for his roles in numerous kung fu films which showcased his exceptional skills in various martial arts disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loong

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

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

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