Explore the Family Name Nang
The meaning of Nang
1. Burmese (Chin): from a part of a male compound personal name, possibly from nang ‘you, thou’. — Note: Since Chins do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. As a surname of Burmese origin possibly also from Shan Nang, a title of respect and a form of address for a woman, similar to English ‘mistress’. — Note: This title is not used as a personal name in Burma, but in the US it might have been in some cases registered (or counted in the census data) as a surname. 3. Cambodian: written ណាង, probably of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology. 4. Chinese: Hakka form of the surname 寧, see Ning.
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How common is the last name Nang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the overall popularity of the surname Nang increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 70,052 in 2000, it jumped to 56,972 in 2010, indicating an increase in prevalence by nearly 19%. During this period, the count of individuals with the surname Nang rose from 261 to 358, an impressive growth rate of 37.16%. Additionally, the proportion of the population bearing this name per 100,000 people also saw a rise of 20%, shifting from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #56,972 | 18.67% |
| Count | 261 | 358 | 37.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nang
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the largest percentage of the Nang surname is associated with those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, albeit with a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010 (from 93.87% to 92.46%). While there was a significant drop in those identifying as White (from 3.45% to 1.40%), the statistics show an emergence of more diverse ethnic identities associating with the surname. This includes those identifying with two or more races (rising to 1.96% in 2010), Hispanic (2.51% in 2010) and Black (1.68% in 2010). No change was noted for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.87% | 92.46% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| White | 3.45% | 1.4% | -59.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |