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

Stong, 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 Stong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stong in America

Stong is the 35622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stong surname appeared 631 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 Stong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stong 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 Stong

The surname STONG has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "stang," meaning a pole, stake, or staff. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent pole or stake, or perhaps a person who worked with such objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STONG surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I. The name appears as "Atte Stonge," indicating its evolution from the Old English root.

In the 14th century, the surname took on various spellings, such as "Stonge," "Stongue," and "Stonge." These variations reflect the fluid nature of spelling during that time period before standardization became more widespread.

The STONG name is also linked to certain place names in England, such as Stong Farm in Yorkshire and Stong Lane in Hertfordshire. These locations may have been named after early bearers of the surname or vice versa, further solidifying the name's connection to the region.

One notable bearer of the STONG surname was Sir William Stong, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 15th century. He was a member of the gentry class and held significant estates in Gloucestershire.

Another historical figure with the STONG name was John Stong, a 16th-century Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake for his religious beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I. His execution in 1555 was a part of the larger persecution of Protestants in England during the Counter-Reformation.

In the 17th century, the STONG surname can be found in the records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, indicating that some bearers of the name had emigrated from England to the American colonies during that period.

One such individual was Thomas Stong, who was born in England in 1620 and later settled in Salem, Massachusetts, where he became a prominent landowner and civic leader.

As the centuries progressed, the STONG surname continued to be represented by notable individuals, such as the 18th-century British naval officer Captain James Stong, who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the American poet and essayist William Stong gained recognition for his works, which explored themes of nature and spirituality. He was born in 1822 and published several collections of poetry during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stong

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

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

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