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

Tiong, 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 Tiong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiong in America

Tiong is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiong surname appeared 251 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 Tiong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiong 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 Tiong

The surname "TIONG" has its origins in Malaysia and is of Chinese descent. It is believed to have originated from the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, where it was likely derived from a dialectal variation of the Chinese character "张" (Zhāng).

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "TIONG" date back to the 15th century, when Chinese migrants began settling in the Malay Archipelago. Many of these early migrants were traders and merchants, seeking economic opportunities in the thriving port cities of the region.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname "TIONG" was Tiong Ah Lok, a prominent merchant who established a successful trading company in Penang in the late 18th century. His business dealings extended throughout Southeast Asia, and he played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

In the 19th century, the name "TIONG" gained further prominence with the birth of Tiong Bahru, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Singapore. He was instrumental in the development of the Tiong Bahru estate, which remains a vibrant residential area to this day.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "TIONG" was Tiong Kiew Chiong, a Malaysian politician who served as a member of the Dewan Negara (the upper house of the Malaysian Parliament) from 1963 to 1969.

The surname "TIONG" has also been associated with various place names in Malaysia, such as Tiong Hin Road in Johor Bahru and Tiong Nam Road in Kuala Lumpur. These place names reflect the influence and presence of individuals bearing this surname in various regions of the country.

Throughout history, the surname "TIONG" has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, including business, politics, and community development. While the name may have undergone minor variations in spelling or pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiong

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

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

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