Explore the Family Name Jeng
The meaning of Jeng
1. Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 鄭 and 正, see Zheng 1 and 2. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 曾, see Zeng. 3. West African (Gambia): variant of Dieng. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Ching Yu, Chun, Guey, Hsing, Shien, Shu, Tsung, Weiwen, Wenwei, Yi, Yi-Chun.
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How common is the last name Jeng in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jeng has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,194th in popularity with about 799 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 26,975th, representing a modest change of 4.32%. The number of people with the surname Jeng also rose by approximately 12.52% to around 899 individuals. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #26,975 | 4.32% |
| Count | 799 | 899 | 12.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jeng
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jeng, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the same decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander (85.36%). However, by 2010, this figure decreased to 80.65%, indicating a 5.52% reduction. Additionally, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 3.88% to 2.00%. Contrarily, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant increase, rising from 8.39% to 13.57%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White also slightly increased from 2.25% to 2.89%. Whereas, the Hispanic community and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities showed minimal changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.36% | 80.65% | -5.52% |
| Black | 8.39% | 13.57% | 61.74% |
| White | 2.25% | 2.89% | 28.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 2% | -48.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |