Explore the Family Name Hing
The meaning of Hing
1. Cambodian: written ហ៊ីង, from a Khmer word denoting a kind of frog. 2. Chinese: Teochew form of the surname 王, see Wang 1. This form is found in eastern Guangdong province, from where people migrated to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia. 3. Chinese: Hokkien, Taiwanese, and Teochew form of the surnames 邢 and 幸, see Xing 1 and 2. 4. Chinese: possibly from Cantonese form of the Chinese name 興 (meaning ‘prosper’), a monosyllabic personal name, or part of a disyllabic personal name of some early Chinese immigrants in the US. 5. English: probably a variant of Inge with prosthetic H-. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Lam, Phal, Que, Sophal, Suong.
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How common is the last name Hing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hing has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hing ranked 20,204th in popularity and was carried by about 1,226 individuals, equivalent to approximately 0.45 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the popularity rank had fallen to 25,272nd, with only 980 bearers remaining. This represents a drop of around 25.08% in rank and a decrease of 20.07% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 26.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,204 | #25,272 | -25.08% |
| Count | 1,226 | 980 | -20.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.33 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hing
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hing has observed some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing the name surged by 46.00%, growing from 43.96% to 64.18%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase of 1.26%, rising from 10.28% to 10.41%. Conversely, the percentage of White individuals with the surname Hing dropped sharply by 47.81%, from 30.10% to 15.71%. Similarly, Black bearers of the name decreased by 50.96%, reducing from 12.48% to 6.12%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a minor growth of 3.25%, while American Indian and Alaskan Natives experienced an increase of 73.17%, though they still make up a small portion of the total, at 0.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 43.96% | 64.18% | 46% |
| White | 30.1% | 15.71% | -47.81% |
| Two or More Races | 10.28% | 10.41% | 1.26% |
| Black | 12.48% | 6.12% | -50.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 2.86% | 3.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.71% | 73.17% |