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

Perng, 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 Perng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perng in America

Perng is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perng surname appeared 109 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 Perng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Perng 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 Perng

The surname PERNG originates from the Hokkien Chinese pronunciation of the characters 彭 (péng), which is a Chinese family name. This surname can be traced back to its origins in the Fujian province of southeastern China, where it has been documented since ancient times.

The earliest recorded instances of the PERNG surname date back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) in various historical records and genealogical texts from Fujian. It is believed that the name may have derived from an old place name or administrative division within the region.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE), several notable individuals bearing the PERNG surname are mentioned in official records and literature. One such example is PERNG Tsu-yao (1495-1553), a renowned scholar and calligrapher who served as an imperial official during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor.

In the 17th century, the PERNG surname began to spread beyond Fujian as Chinese immigrants and traders ventured to other parts of Asia and the world. For instance, PERNG Kya-hu (1624-1688) was a prominent merchant and philanthropist who established a successful business in Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia) during the Dutch colonial era.

Another notable figure was PERNG Chun-chang (1768-1822), a Qing Dynasty scholar and poet from Fujian who is celebrated for his contributions to Chinese literature and philosophy.

As the Chinese diaspora grew, the PERNG surname also took root in various parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. One such individual was PERNG Loke Yew (1845-1917), a wealthy tin mining magnate and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

While the PERNG surname has its origins in China, it has since spread to many parts of the world, including North America and Europe, where it has been adopted by individuals of Chinese descent. Historically, the name has been associated with scholarly pursuits, literature, and commercial success, reflecting the diverse experiences of those who have carried this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perng

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

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

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