Explore the Family Name Chheng
The meaning of Chheng
Cambodian: written ឆេង, of Chinese origin, either from 程, meaning ‘measurement’ in ancient Chinese (see Cheng 1), or 鄭 (see Zheng 1).
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How common is the last name Chheng in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chheng has increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chheng ranked as the 52,827th most common last name in the United States. By 2010, it had risen up the ranks to become the 42,790th most common, marking a significant 19% increase in popularity. Likewise, the number of people bearing the surname Chheng also rose during this period. In 2000, there were approximately 368 individuals with this surname, while by 2010, that number had grown to 506, representing a substantial 37.5% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #42,790 | 19% |
| Count | 368 | 506 | 37.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chheng
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Chheng identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group constituted 88.59% of all Chhengs in 2000, and increased to 94.47% in 2010, showing an increase of 6.64%. The second largest ethnicity within the Chheng surname is those identifying as being of two or more races, which fell from 10.60% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010. A small percentage identified as White in 2010, where none did in 2000. No individuals with the surname Chheng identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.59% | 94.47% | 6.64% |
| Two or More Races | 10.6% | 3.56% | -66.42% |
| White | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |