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

Naing, 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 Naing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naing in America

Naing is the 29447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naing surname appeared 802 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 Naing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naing 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 Naing

The surname "NAING" originates from Myanmar (formerly Burma), and can be traced back to at least the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Burmese word "naing," which means "king" or "leader." This suggests that the name may have been originally borne by individuals with a connection to royalty or high-ranking officials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "NAING" can be found in the Burmese chronicles, where it is mentioned in connection with several influential figures in the Taungoo Dynasty (1510-1752). For example, Natshinnaung Naing was a renowned general who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Taungoo Empire under King Bayinnaung in the late 16th century.

During the Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), the name "NAING" continued to be associated with individuals of prominence. Maha Nawrahta Naing, born in 1788, was a celebrated poet and scholar who served as a royal tutor to the Burmese princes. Another notable figure was Maung Naing, a military leader who fought against the British during the Third Anglo-Burmese War in the late 19th century.

In more recent history, the surname "NAING" has been carried by several influential Burmese personalities. U Thant Naing, born in 1892, was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the first Burmese ambassador to the United States in the 1940s. Daw Amar Naing, born in 1918, was a renowned writer and activist who played a significant role in the Burmese independence movement.

Another notable bearer of the surname "NAING" was U Thant (1909-1974), a highly respected Burmese diplomat and the third Secretary-General of the United Nations. He was widely acclaimed for his efforts to promote peace and his principled stance on global issues during his tenure from 1961 to 1971.

Overall, the surname "NAING" has a rich history in Myanmar, with its origins rooted in the country's royal and political past. Its association with influential figures across various eras reflects the name's enduring significance and prestige within Burmese culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naing

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

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

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