Explore the Family Name Tzeng
The meaning of Tzeng
Chinese: variant of Zeng. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Kuo, Chen, Chien, Chih-Hung, Ching-Hwa, Chu, Chun Yan, Jing, Li-Mei, Liang, Shu Min, Shuen.
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How common is the last name Tzeng in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tzeng saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 45,308 in 2000 to 44,356 in 2010, marking a change of 2.1%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Tzeng surname increased by approximately 9%, growing from 445 in 2000 to 485 in 2010. However, the proportion of the Tzeng surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #44,356 | 2.1% |
| Count | 445 | 485 | 8.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tzeng
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tzeng, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is primarily linked to the Asian/Pacific Islander group. In 2000, about 94.83% of individuals with the Tzeng surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising slightly to 95.46% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a decrease in the percentages of those identifying as belonging to two or more races and those identifying as White. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0% to 1.24%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.83% | 95.46% | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 2.06% | -23.7% |
| White | 1.8% | 1.24% | -31.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |