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

Piang, 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 Piang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piang in America

Piang is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piang surname appeared 101 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 Piang.

The history of the last name Piang

The surname Piang has its roots in the Chinese language, and it is believed to have originated in the southeastern regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian. This name can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), when many surnames were established or formalized.

Piang is thought to be derived from the Chinese word "píng," which can have several meanings, including "level," "peaceful," or "even." It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who possessed a calm or balanced demeanor, or perhaps it was descriptive of their dwelling or the terrain they lived on.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Piang can be found in the "Qing Bai Lei Chao," a historical text compiled during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). This work contains various records and anecdotes about notable figures, including individuals with the surname Piang.

A prominent figure with the surname Piang was Piang Zhongxian, a scholar and official who lived during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). He served as a high-ranking minister and was renowned for his literary works and contributions to the development of the Chinese examination system.

Another notable individual was Piang Yuanzhang, a renowned military strategist and general who lived during the late Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). He played a pivotal role in several decisive battles and is celebrated for his tactical brilliance and leadership on the battlefield.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the Piang family established a strong presence in the southern regions of China, particularly in the areas around present-day Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Several members of the Piang clan held influential positions in local governance and administration.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Piang family migrated to the island of Taiwan, where they settled and established their own lineage. One of the earliest recorded instances of the Piang surname in Taiwan can be found in the "Taiwan Fu Zhi," a historical record dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD).

Throughout the centuries, the Piang surname has been associated with various place names and locations in China, such as Piang'an County in Fujian Province and Piang'an Village in Guangdong Province. These place names may have influenced or been influenced by the surname itself, reflecting the deep-rooted connections between family names and geographic regions in Chinese culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piang

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

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 Piang 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.

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

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