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

Rong, 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 Rong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rong in America

Rong is the 18910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rong surname appeared 1,444 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 Rong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rong 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 Rong

The surname RONG is believed to have originated in China, with historical records suggesting it first emerged during the Tang Dynasty, which ruled from 618 to 907 AD. The name is derived from the Chinese word "rong," which means "prosperous" or "flourishing." It is thought to have been adopted as a surname by families who lived in prosperous regions or who wished to convey their aspirations for prosperity and success.

One of the earliest known references to the RONG surname can be found in the "Tang Huiyao," a historical text compiled during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). This text mentions several individuals with the RONG surname who held important positions within the Tang imperial court.

In the subsequent centuries, the RONG surname spread across various regions of China, with notable individuals bearing this name appearing in historical records. For instance, RONG Qiqi (1156-1236) was a renowned Confucian scholar and poet during the Song Dynasty, renowned for his contributions to the development of Neo-Confucianism.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the RONG surname gained further prominence with the rise of RONG Changxi (1552-1624), a prominent military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in suppressing rebellions and defending the empire's borders.

In more recent times, notable figures with the RONG surname include RONG Zhijian (1976-), a former Chinese professional basketball player who represented China in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. Another prominent individual is RONG Chuanxing (1828-1912), a Qing Dynasty scholar and calligrapher known for his mastery of the cursive script.

While the RONG surname originated in China, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, historical records and data from earlier periods provide a more comprehensive understanding of the surname's origins and significance within Chinese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rong

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

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

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