Explore the Family Name Saing
The meaning of Saing
1. Cambodian: written សាំង, corresponding to the Khmer word meaning ‘docile’. Alternatively, perhaps from a homonymous Khmer word, denoting a conch shell used as a solo instrument in religious events. Compare Sang 9. 2. Burmese (Shan): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name, possibly from a term denoting a kind of wild cattle found in Burma. — Note: Since Shans do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Saing in the United States?
The surname Saing, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked at 62,961, whereas by 2010, it had climbed up to the 55,619th rank, marking an improvement of 11.66 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 297 in 2000 to 369 in 2010, a surge of 24.24 percent. This lead to the proportion of people named Saing per 100,000 rising from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating an 18.18 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #55,619 | 11.66% |
| Count | 297 | 369 | 24.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saing
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Saing identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, this group saw a slight reduction from 86.53 percent in 2000 to 83.74 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also fell by 11.88 percent. On the other hand, individuals identifying as White saw a marginal increase from 3.70 percent to 3.79 percent. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 2.69 percent to 4.88 percent. While there was no representation from the Black community in 2000, by 2010, 1.36 percent of individuals with the surname Saing identified as Black. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.53% | 83.74% | -3.22% |
| Two or More Races | 7.07% | 6.23% | -11.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 4.88% | 81.41% |
| White | 3.7% | 3.79% | 2.43% |
| Black | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |