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

Nong, 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 Nong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nong in America

Nong is the 30735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nong surname appeared 758 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 Nong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nong 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 Nong

The surname NONG has its origins in China, dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have originated from the Cantonese word "nong", which means "farmer" or "peasant". This suggests that the name was initially associated with agricultural communities in the southern regions of China.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NONG surname can be found in the historical records of the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). A notable figure bearing this name was Nong Zhigao, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the 11th century. His works and contributions to literature have been well-documented and studied over the centuries.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the NONG surname gained prominence in the Guangdong province, particularly in the areas around Guangzhou and Shenzhen. This could be attributed to the region's fertile lands and thriving agricultural communities, which aligned with the meaning of the name.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Nong Sengge made significant contributions to the development of agricultural techniques and irrigation systems in the Guangdong region. His innovations helped improve crop yields and the overall prosperity of local farming communities.

Moving into the 18th century, the NONG surname found its way into the historical records of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD). One noteworthy individual was Nong Jinshen, a respected scholar and calligrapher who lived during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor. His calligraphic works were highly acclaimed and are still studied by artists and scholars today.

Another notable figure bearing the NONG surname was Nong Zhigui, a military leader and strategist who played a pivotal role in the suppression of the Taiping Rebellion in the 19th century. His tactical prowess and leadership were instrumental in restoring order and stability during a tumultuous period in Chinese history.

It is worth mentioning that the NONG surname has also been associated with various place names throughout China's history. For instance, the village of Nongxian in Sichuan province, as well as the Nongfu Spring in Beijing, both derive their names from the NONG surname, reflecting the agricultural heritage and significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nong

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

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

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