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

Seng, 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 Seng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seng in America

Seng is the 7311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seng surname appeared 4,563 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Seng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seng 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 Seng

The surname SENG has its origins in the Germanic and Scandinavian regions, with records dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "sengr," which means "bed" or "couch." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to furniture-making or innkeeping.

One of the earliest known references to the name SENG can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, where it is recorded as "Senges." This suggests that the name had already established a presence in England by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show a family named SENG residing in the German town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Several members of this family are mentioned in historical documents, including Johannes SENG (1245-1312), a respected craftsman known for his intricate woodcarvings.

During the Renaissance period, the name SENG gained prominence in the Netherlands, where a prominent family of artists and scholars emerged. The most notable member was Gerrit SENG (1566-1642), a renowned painter whose works can be found in several Dutch museums.

In the 18th century, a German soldier named Friedrich SENG (1721-1798) gained recognition for his bravery during the Seven Years' War. He was awarded the Iron Cross for his valor in the Battle of Leuthen in 1757.

The 19th century saw the migration of many SENG families to the United States and other parts of the world. One notable individual was Hans SENG (1832-1901), a Swiss entrepreneur who established a successful textile business in Pennsylvania.

Another significant figure was Amelia SENG (1876-1957), a British author and suffragette who actively campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century. Her memoir, "A Life in Pursuit of Equality," remains an important historical document.

Throughout its history, the surname SENG has been associated with various professions, from craftsmanship and artistry to military service and entrepreneurship. While its origins can be traced back to the Germanic and Scandinavian regions, the name has since spread across the globe, leaving its mark on various cultures and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seng

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

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

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