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

Ying, 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 Ying surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ying in America

Ying is the 15043rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ying surname appeared 1,964 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 Ying.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ying 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 Ying

The surname YING has its origins in China, where it can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is derived from the Chinese word "ying," which means "flourishing" or "prosperous." The name was likely given to individuals or families who were prosperous or successful in their endeavors.

In ancient Chinese records, such as the Tang Dynasty's imperial archives, one can find references to individuals bearing the surname YING. These records often detailed the accomplishments and positions held by members of the YING family within the imperial bureaucracy or military ranks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname YING can be found in the writings of the renowned Tang poet Li Bai (701-762 AD), who mentioned a friend named YING Tao in one of his poems. Another notable figure was YING Xiu (557-645 AD), a high-ranking official and scholar during the Tang Dynasty.

Throughout Chinese history, the surname YING has been associated with various place names and localities. For instance, there is a town called Yingcheng (literally "Flourishing City") in Hubei Province, which may have been named after individuals or families with the YING surname who resided there.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the YING surname gained further prominence with the rise of the YING family of Fuzhou, a influential clan that produced several high-ranking government officials and scholars. One of the most famous members of this family was YING Zongze (1019-1083 AD), a renowned calligrapher and poet.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the YING surname was also associated with the YING family of Anhui Province, which produced several notable scholars and officials, including YING Jianren (1553-1605 AD), a prominent Confucian scholar and educator.

As the centuries passed, the YING surname continued to be carried by notable individuals, such as YING Shao (fl. 195-200 AD), a historian and author of the "Fengsu Tongyi" during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and YING Zhenguan (1674-1736 AD), a scholar and official during the Qing Dynasty.

While the surname YING has deep historical roots in China, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and primary historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich tapestry of Chinese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ying

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

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

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