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

Pang, 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 Pang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pang in America

Pang is the 4645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pang surname appeared 7,642 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Pang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pang 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 Pang

The surname PANG has its origins in China and is believed to have emerged during the Tang Dynasty, which ruled from 618 to 907 AD. The name is derived from the Chinese word "pang," which means "fat" or "plump." It is thought that the surname was initially given to individuals who had a larger physique or a stocky build.

PANG is primarily found in the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of southern China, where it has been prevalent for centuries. In ancient Chinese records, the surname is sometimes spelled as "Peng," which is a variation of the same name.

One of the earliest documented references to the PANG surname can be found in the "Gu Jin Tong Xing Shi Xu," a compilation of historical records from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). This text mentions several individuals with the PANG surname, suggesting that the name had already established itself by that time.

In the 13th century, a scholar and poet named PANG Yuanying (1211-1279) gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in Hangzhou, which was then the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, and served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a military leader named PANG Qingyu (1538-1600) played a significant role in suppressing a rebellion in the Guangdong province. He was later awarded the title of "Marquis of Xinxing" for his bravery and loyalty to the emperor.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named PANG Xunqin (1741-1796) made contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics. He was a scholar and astronomer who worked at the Imperial Astronomical Bureau in Beijing.

Another prominent individual with the PANG surname was PANG Xunzhi (1876-1946), a renowned educator and reformer who played a crucial role in modernizing China's education system during the late Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China.

Throughout history, the PANG surname has also been associated with various place names in China, such as Pangshan (literally "PANG Hill") and Pangcheng (meaning "PANG City"), further solidifying its deep roots in the country's history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pang

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

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

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