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

Saing, 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 Saing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saing in America

Saing is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saing surname appeared 369 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 Saing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saing 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 Saing

The surname SAING has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "sain," which means "lord" or "master." The name was initially used as a title of respect for individuals who held positions of authority or were revered in their communities.

In the early days, the SAING surname was predominantly found among the Sikh and Hindu populations of Punjab. It was often associated with landowners, village elders, and influential figures who wielded significant social and political power. The name carried a sense of prestige and commanded respect within the local communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAING surname can be found in the chronicles of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. In these records, several individuals bearing the SAING surname are mentioned, indicating their involvement in administrative roles or their affiliation with influential families.

During the 18th century, the SAING surname gained prominence in the region of Punjab, particularly among the Sikh warrior clans known as the Misls. Notable figures such as Baba Deep Singh Shaheed (1682-1757), a revered Sikh warrior and martyr, and Bhai Mani Singh (1644-1737), a prominent scholar and theologian, carried the SAING surname.

As time passed, the SAING surname spread beyond the confines of Punjab, with individuals bearing this name migrating to other parts of the Indian subcontinent and eventually to various corners of the world. Some notable individuals with the SAING surname include:

1. Sardar Kharak Singh (1801-1840), a prominent Sikh leader and military commander during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
2. Lala Lajpat Rai (1865-1928), an Indian author and politician who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement.
3. Pritam Singh Saini (1915-2012), an acclaimed Punjabi writer and poet, known for his contributions to Punjabi literature.
4. Sukh Ram Saing (1925-2015), an Indian politician and former Union Minister in the Government of India.
5. Harbhajan Singh Saing (born 1941), a renowned Indian classical and folk singer, known for his renditions of Sufi poetry.

Throughout history, the SAING surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, scholars, politicians, writers, and artists, all of whom have contributed significantly to the cultural and political landscape of the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saing

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

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

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