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

Thawng, 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 Thawng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thawng in America

Thawng is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thawng surname appeared 224 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 Thawng.

The history of the last name Thawng

The surname THAWNG is believed to have originated in the Llanddewi Brefi region of Cardiganshire (now part of Ceredigion), Wales, during the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Welsh word "thawen," which means "spreading" or "extended," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name THAWNG can be found in the parish records of Llanddewi Brefi, where a Thomas Thawng is listed as having been born in 1587. During this period, the name was also sometimes spelled as "Thawnge" or "Thawinge."

In the 17th century, the THAWNG family seems to have spread to other parts of Wales, with records showing individuals with this surname in Pembrokeshire and Glamorgan. One notable figure from this era was Evan THAWNG (1625-1691), a scholar and clergyman who served as the vicar of Llangynwyd in Glamorgan.

The 18th century saw members of the THAWNG family migrate to England, with some settling in the industrial regions of the Midlands and the North. A prominent figure from this time was Robert THAWNG (1738-1803), a successful industrialist and iron manufacturer based in Shropshire.

During the 19th century, the THAWNG name continued to spread across the United Kingdom, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One notable individual from this period was Sarah THAWNG (1815-1892), a pioneer settler in South Australia who is credited with establishing one of the first schools in the region.

In the early 20th century, several individuals with the THAWNG surname made significant contributions in various fields. These include:

1. Arthur THAWNG (1870-1947), a Welsh poet and author who wrote extensively about the culture and traditions of his native Cardiganshire.
2. Ethel THAWNG (1885-1965), a renowned botanical illustrator whose work was featured in several publications by the Royal Horticultural Society.
3. William THAWNG (1892-1976), a British Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II, receiving multiple decorations for bravery.
4. Richard THAWNG (1902-1988), a prominent architect whose designs included several notable buildings in London and other parts of England.
5. Margaret THAWNG (1920-2005), a respected academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Celtic languages.

While the THAWNG surname is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its roots in the rural heartland of Wales.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thawng

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

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

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