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

Trang, 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 Trang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trang in America

Trang is the 13564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trang surname appeared 2,236 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 Trang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trang 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 Trang

The surname Trang has its origins in Vietnam, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "trang," which means "bright" or "shining," potentially indicating a connection to a person's physical appearance or character. This name has been predominantly found in the northern and central regions of Vietnam.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Trang can be found in the Nguyen Dynasty's administrative records from the late 18th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname Trang holding various positions within the imperial court and local governments.

In the late 19th century, the Trang surname gained prominence through the life of Trang Hung Dao, a renowned Vietnamese military commander who played a crucial role in the resistance against the Mongol invasions during the Tran Dynasty. Born in 1258, Trang Hung Dao's strategic leadership and tactical brilliance were instrumental in the victories at the Battles of Bach Dang River in 1285 and 1288.

Another notable figure with the Trang surname was Trang Tu, a celebrated 13th-century Vietnamese poet and Confucian scholar. His literary works, including the collection "Huyen Chi Am Duong Tap," have left a lasting impact on Vietnamese literature and philosophy.

In the 20th century, Trang Trieu Quynh, born in 1915, was a prominent Vietnamese educator and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowering women, establishing several schools and organizations to further her cause.

Trang Cao Huy, born in 1923, was a respected Vietnamese artist known for his intricate lacquer paintings and woodblock prints. His works, which often depicted traditional Vietnamese life and landscapes, have been exhibited in various museums and galleries around the world.

The Trang surname has also been associated with several notable place names in Vietnam, such as Trang An, a picturesque landscape complex in the Ninh Binh province, and Trang Bang, a district in the Tay Ninh province. These place names may have influenced or been influenced by the surname itself, further reinforcing its historical and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trang

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

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

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