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

Qiang, 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 Qiang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qiang in America

Qiang is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qiang surname appeared 192 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 Qiang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qiang 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 Qiang

The surname "QIANG" is of Chinese origin, with its earliest roots dating back to the ancient Qiang people who inhabited the western regions of present-day Sichuan and Gansu provinces in China. The name is derived from the Qiang language, which was spoken by this ethnic group.

The Qiang people have a long and rich history, with records of their existence dating back to the 3rd century BC. They were renowned for their fierce warrior culture and were often engaged in conflicts with neighboring tribes and the expanding Chinese empires. The surname "QIANG" likely originated as a way to identify individuals or families belonging to this ethnic group.

In ancient Chinese texts and historical records, such as the "Book of Han" and the "Records of the Three Kingdoms," there are occasional references to the Qiang people and their interactions with the Han Chinese dynasties. However, specific mentions of individuals bearing the surname "QIANG" are scarce in these early records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "QIANG" can be found in the "Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government," a historical text compiled during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). It mentions a military commander named Qiang Shunzhi who led troops against the Khitan Liao Dynasty in the 11th century.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), a notable figure with the surname "QIANG" was Qiang Xuan (1497-1561), a scholar and writer who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial government. His works on Confucian philosophy and literature were highly regarded during his time.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), Qiang Zhizhi (1609-1693) was a prominent military leader who played a significant role in suppressing the Revolt of the Three Feudatories in southern China. His successful campaigns helped solidify the Qing Empire's control over the region.

Another notable individual with the surname "QIANG" was Qiang Qingchi (1766-1846), a scholar and poet who lived during the late Qing Dynasty. He was renowned for his mastery of classical Chinese literature and his contributions to the study of Confucian texts.

In modern times, one of the most famous individuals with the surname "QIANG" was Qiang Zhong (1903-1985), a prominent educator and linguist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of minority languages in China, including the Qiang language.

While the surname "QIANG" has its roots in the ancient Qiang ethnic group, it has since spread throughout various regions of China and has been adopted by individuals from diverse backgrounds. However, its origins can be traced back to the rugged western regions of China, where the Qiang people have left an indelible mark on the country's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qiang

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

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

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