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

Quang, 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 Quang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quang in America

Quang is the 25226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quang surname appeared 982 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 Quang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quang 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 Quang

The surname QUANG originated in Vietnam, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "quang," which means "bright" or "shining." The name was initially associated with individuals who lived in the northern regions of Vietnam, particularly around the Red River Delta area.

In ancient Vietnamese records, the earliest mention of the surname QUANG can be traced back to the Lê Dynasty (1428-1788). It was during this period that the name gained prominence among scholars and officials who served the royal court. One notable figure was Quang Trung, a revered military leader who played a crucial role in defeating the Qing Chinese invasion in the late 18th century.

The QUANG surname has also been linked to various place names within Vietnam. For instance, the city of Quang Ngai, located in central Vietnam, may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name. Additionally, the name Quang Nam, referring to a province in the south-central region, shares a similar root.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname QUANG have left their mark in various fields. One such figure was Quang Duc, a Buddhist monk who famously practiced self-immolation in 1963 as a protest against the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War.

Another notable QUANG was Quang Trung Nguyen (1938-2022), a Vietnamese-American artist renowned for his paintings and sculptures. His works often depicted scenes from Vietnamese culture and history, reflecting the struggles and resilience of the Vietnamese people.

In the realm of literature, Quang Dung (1932-2010) was a celebrated Vietnamese writer and poet. He is best known for his collections of poems that captured the essence of Vietnamese traditions and the impact of war on society.

The QUANG surname has also been associated with scholarly pursuits. Quang Phuoc (1891-1960) was a prominent Vietnamese educator and intellectual who played a significant role in promoting modern education and cultural reforms in Vietnam during the early 20th century.

Finally, Quang Hai (1978-present) is a contemporary Vietnamese footballer who has represented his country in various international competitions. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and successful players in Vietnamese football history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quang

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

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

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