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

Ting, 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 Ting surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ting in America

Ting is the 10382nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ting surname appeared 3,103 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 Ting.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ting 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 Ting

The surname Ting has its origins in China, where it can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have originated from the Chinese word "ting," which means "pavilion" or "hall." This surname was likely adopted by families who lived near or owned such structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ting surname can be found in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) records, where a scholar named Ting Yunzhong (1547-1627) was mentioned. He was a renowned calligrapher and poet during the Wanli era.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), there was a famous military general named Ting Bingchang (1837-1895) who played a significant role in the Taiping Rebellion. He was known for his strategic military campaigns and his loyalty to the Qing Empire.

Another notable figure with the Ting surname was Ting Wen-chiang (1887-1975), a renowned historian and educator. He was a professor at Peking University and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Chinese culture and history.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Ting surname spread to other parts of the world due to Chinese immigration. One example is Ting Yat-ming (1896-1962), a prominent Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist who established the Ting Hong Society, a charitable organization.

In the literary world, Ting Hsi-mo (1900-1972) was a celebrated Chinese author and playwright. He is best known for his novels and plays that explored social issues and the lives of ordinary people in China.

Throughout its history, the Ting surname has been associated with various place names and locations within China, such as Ting County in Hebei Province and Ting Village in Sichuan Province. These place names often reflected the presence of prominent Ting families or their ancestral homes.

While the Ting surname may have evolved or been spelled differently in certain regions or dialects, its origins can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty and the Chinese word "ting," reflecting the importance of pavilions and halls in ancient Chinese architecture and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ting

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

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

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