Explore the Family Name Neang
The meaning of Neang
Cambodian: written នាង, of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology. The surname នាង also corresponds to the Khmer word meaning ‘young woman, miss’.
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How common is the last name Neang in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neang has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Neang ranked 43,875 in popularity with a count of 463 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 38,389, marking a 12.5% growth. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 24.62% to 577 people. Its proportion per 100,000 people showed an upward trend as well, rising by 17.65% from 0.17 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #38,389 | 12.5% |
| Count | 463 | 577 | 24.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neang
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neang, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked to the Asian/Pacific Islander community. In 2000, 87.90% of the bearers of this surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islanders, and this figure moved up to 93.24% in 2010, representing a 6.08% change. The percentage of those who identify as having two or more races decreased significantly from 11.23% to 3.64%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of White individuals with this surname in 2010, which wasn't registered in 2000. The Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities did not show any notable association with the surname Neang during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.9% | 93.24% | 6.08% |
| Two or More Races | 11.23% | 3.64% | -67.59% |
| White | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |