Explore the Family Name Pong
How common is the last name Pong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pong experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell by 3.43%, moving from 26,946 to 27,869. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly by 1.65% from 847 to 861. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.45% from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,946 | #27,869 | -3.43% |
| Count | 847 | 861 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pong
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pong also saw some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, 82.58% of those with the Pong surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander—an increase of 1.08% from 2000. Those identifying as White and belonging to two or more races decreased by 21.31% and 20.11% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 42.01%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native—both remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.7% | 82.58% | 1.08% |
| White | 8.26% | 6.5% | -21.31% |
| Two or More Races | 5.67% | 4.53% | -20.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 4.53% | 42.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |