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

Zong, 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 Zong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zong in America

Zong is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zong surname appeared 458 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 Zong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zong 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 Zong

The surname Zong has its origins in China, with historical roots tracing back to ancient times, particularly the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (1600-256 BCE). The name is related to various Chinese characters, the most common of which is 宗 (Zōng), which has meanings associated with "ancestor," "sect," or "clan." The surname is believed to have originally come from the ancient state of Zong during the Zhou Dynasty, an era known for its regional states.

One of the earliest mentions of the surname Zong appears in historical records during the Spring and Autumn period (approximately 770-476 BCE) in the Chinese text "Zuo Zhuan," an ancient commentary on the "Spring and Autumn Annals." This text references individuals bearing the surname Zong, underscoring its standing within the societal hierarchy of the time.

Zong Liang, a famous statesman and historian from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 CE), is one of the earliest notable individuals with this surname. Born in 50 CE and living into the early 2nd century, Zong Liang is credited with various administrative reforms and contributions to historical literature.

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), another prominent figure with the surname Zong was General Zong Chuke, who played a crucial role in the military campaigns of Emperor Xuanzong. General Zong, born in 670 CE, is celebrated for his tactical prowess and fortitude in defending the empire’s borders.

In the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), Zong Ze, born in 1060 CE, rose to great prominence as a military general. He is best remembered for his defense of Bianjing (modern-day Kaifeng) during the Jin-Song Wars in the early 12th century. His strategic acumen and leadership solidified his legacy in Chinese military history.

The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) saw another influential figure, Zong Jin, a poet and scholar born in 1438. His works contributed significantly to the rich tapestry of Chinese literature. As a revered scholar, he participated in the compilation of several important literary anthologies of the period.

In more recent history, Zong Qinghou, born in 1945, made significant contributions to China's economic growth as the founder of the beverage giant Hangzhou Wahaha Group. His entrepreneurial achievements have cemented his legacy in the modern business world and placed the surname Zong in the limelight of contemporary Chinese society.

The Zong surname, with its deep historical roots and notable bearers across different eras, remains a testament to its storied past and the enduring legacy of those who carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zong

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

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

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