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

Nang, 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 Nang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nang in America

Nang is the 56972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nang surname appeared 358 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 Nang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nang 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 Nang

The surname NANG has its origins in Southeast Asia, specifically in the regions of Thailand and Cambodia. It is believed to have derived from the Thai word "nang," which means "lady" or "woman." This word has its roots in the ancient Khmer language, the primary language spoken in Cambodia.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname NANG can be traced back to the 13th century, during the Sukhothai period in Thailand. It appears in various historical records and inscriptions from that era, often referring to women of noble or royal descent. One notable example is the inscription found at the Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat temple in Sukhothai, which mentions a "Nang Suwanna," believed to be a member of the royal family.

In the 14th century, the surname NANG gained prominence during the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which ruled over a significant portion of present-day Thailand and parts of neighboring countries. Several historical manuscripts from this period, such as the Ayutthaya Chronicles, mention individuals with the surname NANG holding influential positions within the royal court and administrative ranks.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname NANG was Nang Phi Phi, a prominent figure in the Ayutthaya Kingdom during the 15th century. She was known for her role in the succession disputes that occurred after the death of King Borommatrailok in 1448.

Another notable person bearing the surname NANG was Nang Nophamat, a celebrated poet and author who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She is renowned for her literary works, particularly her collection of poems known as the "Nophamat Poems," which provided valuable insights into the cultural and social aspects of the Ayutthaya period.

In Cambodia, the surname NANG is often associated with the Khmer culture and has been documented in various historical records and inscriptions from the Angkor period. One prominent figure was Nang Thoramei, a highly respected Khmer scholar and linguist who lived during the 13th century and contributed significantly to the preservation and study of the Khmer language.

Nang Klahan, a Cambodian princess and writer from the 16th century, is also remembered for her literary works and her patronage of the arts and culture during the reign of King Barom Reachea IV.

While the surname NANG has its roots in Southeast Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the rich cultural heritage of Thailand and Cambodia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nang

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

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

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