Explore the Family Name Seang
The meaning of Seang
Cambodian: written ស៊ាង, of Chinese origin, but unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seang experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, falling from 61,544 to 62,531, a change of -1.6 percent. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname rose slightly, from 305 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, which marked an increase of 4.92 percent. Despite these fluctuations, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #62,531 | -1.6% |
| Count | 305 | 320 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seang
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the changes in ethnic identity associated with the surname Seang. In 2000, 90.49 percent of those with the Seang surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure rose to 95.00 percent by 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease from 7.87 percent to 2.19 percent. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification, going from 0 percent in 2000 to 1.88 percent in 2010. The categories of White, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all maintained a consistent 0 percent identification rate across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.49% | 95% | 4.98% |
| Two or More Races | 7.87% | 2.19% | -72.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |