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

Owyang, 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 Owyang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Owyang in America

Owyang is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Owyang surname appeared 311 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 Owyang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Owyang 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 Owyang

The surname OWYANG originated in China, likely dating back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from a region or place name in southern China, possibly in the Guangdong or Fujian provinces. The name may have roots in an older dialect or language spoken in those areas.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the OWYANG surname can be found in historical documents from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). A scholar named OWYANG Zhongyi (1470-1528) was a noted poet and calligrapher who served in the imperial court during the reign of the Zhengde Emperor.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named OWYANG Xingzu (1617-1688) was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Guangzhou. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, establishing schools and funding the construction of bridges and roads in the region.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), a military leader named OWYANG Yingbao (1738-1815) played a significant role in suppressing several rebellions against the imperial court. He was awarded titles and land for his service to the empire.

In more recent history, OWYANG Kenlee (1910-1988) was a renowned artist and calligrapher who helped preserve traditional Chinese art forms. His works are displayed in museums around the world.

Another notable individual was OWYANG Zhonghua (1920-2002), a respected historian and academic who specialized in the study of ancient Chinese texts and literature. He taught at various universities and authored numerous scholarly publications.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the OWYANG surname throughout history. While the name may have evolved or been adapted over time, its roots can be traced back to regions in southern China, where it likely originated from a place name or dialect.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Owyang

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

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

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