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

Thang, 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 Thang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thang in America

Thang is the 15854th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thang surname appeared 1,836 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Thang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thang 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 Thang

The surname THANG has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Bengal region of what is now Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD and is believed to be derived from an ancient Bengali word meaning "a wooden post or pole."

In the early medieval period, the THANG name was prevalent among rural communities in the Sundarbans region, where many families were involved in the construction of homes and structures using locally-sourced materials like wood and bamboo. The name likely referred to the occupation of those who specialized in crafting and erecting the wooden posts that formed the foundation of these buildings.

One of the earliest recorded references to the THANG name can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentioned a village in the Sundarbans region known as "Thangpara," which translates to "the area of the Thang people."

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Ramprasad THANG (1718-1775) emerged as a renowned Bengali poet and playwright. His works, which explored themes of devotion and spirituality, are widely celebrated in Bengali literature.

Another notable individual with the THANG surname was Nandlal THANG (1882-1966), a pioneering Indian artist and painter who played a crucial role in the development of the Bengal School of Art. His paintings, which often depicted scenes from rural Bengali life, are considered masterpieces of modern Indian art.

In the early 20th century, Jatindramohan THANG (1904-1980) gained recognition as a prominent Indian educator and social reformer. He established several schools and educational institutions in West Bengal, promoting the importance of education and empowering underprivileged communities.

During the Indian independence movement, Birendranath THANG (1906-1982) was a prominent figure who actively participated in the struggle against British colonial rule. He was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Another individual of note is Soumitra THANG (1935-2020), a celebrated Indian actor and filmmaker who was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Bengali cinema. He worked closely with the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray and was awarded numerous accolades for his performances, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honor in cinema.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thang

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

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

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