Explore the Family Name Eang
The meaning of Eang
Cambodian: written អ៊ាង, probably of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Eang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eang has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577th in terms of prevalence and by 2010, it had climbed up to 54,178th. This represented an upward change of 13.42%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 299 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 27.42%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population rose by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #54,178 | 13.42% |
| Count | 299 | 381 | 27.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eang
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Eang are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. In 2000, they constituted 92.31% which slightly increased to 93.44% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 45.75%, from 4.35% to 2.36% over the decade. Similarly, the proportion of White individuals decreased by 21.89% from 2.01% to 1.57%. Meanwhile, there was a new emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname group, at 2.10% in 2010 from zero in 2000. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.31% | 93.44% | 1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 4.35% | 2.36% | -45.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| White | 2.01% | 1.57% | -21.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |