Explore the Family Name Phang
The meaning of Phang
1. Southeast Asian (Hmong): from the name of the Phang or Pha clan of the Hmong people in Laos, China, and Vietnam; in Chinese characters it is written 潘 (see Pan 1, compare 4 below). Compare Pha 2. 2. Cambodian: written ផង់, probably of Chinese origin (compare below). 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 彭, possibly based on its Cantonese or Hakka pronunciation, see Peng 1. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 潘, see Pan 1. 5. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 曾, see Zeng. 6. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 馮, possibly based on its Hokkien or Teochew pronunciation, see Feng 1. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Kok, Chyi, Heng, Hieng, Kin Wai, Kiu, Ming, Peng, Sang, Sarin, Song, Wai, Yan, Coong, Hinh, Tran Van, Tri, Trinh, Chung.
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How common is the last name Phang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Phang' experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,563rd most popular, but by 2010 it had moved up to 31,251st, showing a change of approximately 1%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 693 in 2000 to 742 in 2010, marking a growth of about 7.07%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people noted a small decrease of around 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,563 | #31,251 | 0.99% |
| Count | 693 | 742 | 7.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phang
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Phang', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest group identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Although this group decreased slightly from 80.09% in 2000 to 75.74% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed the most drastic change, increasing by 117.92% over the decade. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races also saw a significant rise, growing by 20.63%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals increased modestly by 9.17%, while the White category and American Indian and Alaskan Native category both remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.09% | 75.74% | -5.43% |
| Black | 9.38% | 10.24% | 9.17% |
| Two or More Races | 6.93% | 8.36% | 20.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.77% | 117.92% |
| White | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |