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

Tcheng, 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 Tcheng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tcheng in America

Tcheng is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tcheng surname appeared 128 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 Tcheng.

The history of the last name Tcheng

The surname TCHENG is of Chinese origin, with its roots traced back to the 7th century during the Tang Dynasty. Originally, the name was pronounced as "Zheng" and was commonly found in the southern coastal regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian.

The name TCHENG is believed to be derived from the ancient Chinese word "zheng," which means "to govern" or "to rule." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held administrative or governing positions in the imperial court or local governments.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name TCHENG can be found in the historical text "The Book of Tang," which documented the lives and achievements of prominent figures during the Tang Dynasty. The text refers to a scholar and official named Tcheng Xuan, who lived from 585 to 645 AD and was renowned for his expertise in the Confucian classics.

Another notable figure bearing the name TCHENG was Tcheng Ho, a renowned Chinese maritime explorer and fleet admiral who lived from 1371 to 1433. Tcheng Ho led several voyages throughout Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, and even as far as the eastern coast of Africa, expanding China's influence and trade networks during the Ming Dynasty.

In the 15th century, the name TCHENG appeared in the historical records of the Ming Dynasty, with references to a military general named Tcheng Yijun, who played a crucial role in suppressing rebellions and defending the imperial throne.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure named Tcheng Guanying (1842-1922) emerged as a reformist and diplomat. He advocated for modernization and played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties with foreign powers on behalf of the Qing Dynasty.

Another historical figure bearing the name TCHENG was Tcheng Xuanxuan (1904-1991), a renowned Chinese mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of differential geometry and general relativity.

While the surname TCHENG has its roots in ancient China, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, it is important to note that historical records and references to this surname are primarily concentrated in China and its surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tcheng

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

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 Tcheng 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.

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

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