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

Phang, 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 Phang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phang in America

Phang is the 31251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phang surname appeared 742 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 Phang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phang 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 Phang

The surname PHANG has its origins in China, with the earliest records tracing back to the Song Dynasty period between 960-1279 AD. It is believed to have derived from the Chinese word "pang" or "phang," which means "to soar" or "to fly high," possibly referring to the occupation or aspirations of the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest known references to the PHANG surname can be found in the "Hanlin Yuan Xulu," a historical manuscript compiled during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), which recorded the names of scholars and officials who served in the imperial court.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named PHANG Jian was a military commander who played a significant role in defending the Song Dynasty against the Mongol invasions. His bravery and strategic prowess were well-documented in historical texts of that era.

During the Ming Dynasty, a scholar and poet named PHANG Xueqin (1532-1608) gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the development of the classical Chinese poetic form known as "ci."

In the late 19th century, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, PHANG Yutang (1854-1922), established a successful trading company in Hong Kong and was known for his charitable endeavors, particularly in supporting education and healthcare initiatives.

Another notable individual with the PHANG surname was PHANG Lihuang (1901-1976), a renowned Chinese artist renowned for his landscape paintings, which combined traditional techniques with a modern sensibility.

While the PHANG surname was initially concentrated in various regions of China, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Pang, Fang, and Pheng, reflecting local linguistic adaptations and transliterations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phang

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

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

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