Explore the Family Name Ping
The meaning of Ping
1. Chinese: Mandarin and Cantonese form of the surname 平, meaning ‘flat, even’ in Chinese: (i) from Ping (平), the name of a fief (located in Linfen in Shanxi province) granted to Chuo, the youngest son of the Marquess Ai of Han (ruler of the state of Han, died 374 BC). (ii) from the first element of the personal name Ping Zhong (平仲), style name of Yan Yin, an official in the state of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC). 2. Chinese: alternative Mandarin and Cantonese form of the surnames 邴 and 兵, see Bing 4 and 5. 3. English: variant of Pink.
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How common is the last name Ping in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ping saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ping ranked 9922 in popularity and dropped slightly to rank 10036 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.15%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.93%, from 3001 in 2000 to 3209 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 1.11 in 2000 to 1.09 in 2010, indicating a decline of 1.8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,922 | #10,036 | -1.15% |
| Count | 3,001 | 3,209 | 6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.11 | 1.09 | -1.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ping
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicated some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname Ping. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at around 19.5%, there was a significant decrease (-20.83%) in those reporting two or more races. Individuals identifying as White also declined by 9.66%. On the other hand, there was a substantial increase (98.32%) in respondents identifying as Hispanic. Those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native also experienced decreases, falling by 15.71% and 40.54% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.51% | 61.89% | -9.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.59% | 19.48% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 7.73% | 15.33% | 98.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.9% | -20.83% |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.18% | -15.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.22% | -40.54% |