Explore the Family Name Ngan
The meaning of Ngan
1. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 顏 and 晏, see Yan 4 and 5. 2. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 銀 and 鄞, see Yin 5 and 6. 3. Vietnamese (Ngân): from the Chinese surname 鄞, see Yin 6. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Fung, Hon, Kong, Hang, Heng, Hok, Kai Ming, Kan, Kwun, Ming, Mu, Sang, Weng. Vietnamese Dinh, Huynh, Mui, Nguyen, Soi, Tri.
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How common is the last name Ngan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ngan has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,716th, but it improved to 27,804th by 2010, marking a 9.48% change. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased by nearly 21%, growing from 716 in 2000 to 864 in 2010. This surge resulted in a slight increase in the proportion of people with the Ngan surname per 100,000 population - up from 0.27 to 0.29, a change of 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,716 | #27,804 | 9.48% |
| Count | 716 | 864 | 20.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ngan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Ngan surname. A predominant majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, and that group grew from 94.83% in 2000 to 96.64% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly from 3.49% to 1.50%. White individuals with the Ngan surname marginally decreased, going from 1.12% to 1.04%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Ngan surname identified as Black, accounting for 0.58% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.83% | 96.64% | 1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 1.5% | -57.02% |
| White | 1.12% | 1.04% | -7.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |