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

Shong, 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 Shong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shong in America

Shong is the 58604th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shong surname appeared 346 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 Shong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shong 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 Shong

The surname SHONG has its origins in China, and its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 7th century AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Mandarin Chinese word "shong," which means "pine tree" or "evergreen." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or clan that lived in an area with a significant number of pine trees or near a forest of evergreens.

In ancient Chinese records, the SHONG surname is mentioned in several historical texts, including the "Book of Tang," a renowned chronicle of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). One notable individual bearing this surname was SHONG Weizhi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the Tang Dynasty (688-742 AD). His works have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.

Another prominent figure in Chinese history with the surname SHONG was SHONG Qiqiao, a military general who served during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). He is known for his successful campaigns against invading nomadic tribes, protecting the northern borders of the Song Empire.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the SHONG surname gained prominence in the southern regions of China. One noteworthy individual from this period was SHONG Zongxi, a philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to Neo-Confucianism. His works on ethics and morality were highly influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 17th century, a branch of the SHONG family migrated to Taiwan, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One prominent member of this lineage was SHONG Zhengrui, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and temples in the region.

As Chinese immigrants began to settle in various parts of the world, the SHONG surname spread to other countries. For example, in the late 19th century, SHONG Yuen, a Chinese immigrant to the United States, became a successful businessman and community leader in San Francisco's Chinatown.

Throughout its long history, the SHONG surname has been associated with scholars, philosophers, military leaders, and successful entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to ancient China, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Chinese culture and the diaspora of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shong

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

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

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