Explore the Family Name Uong
The meaning of Uong
1. Chinese: variant of Wong. 2. Vietnamese (Uông): variant of Ung (from the Chinese surname 汪, see Wang 3).
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How common is the last name Uong in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Uong has seen a significant increase in the United States. In the year 2000, Uong was ranked 111,119th in terms of prevalence and had been used by approximately 147 individuals. However, by 2010, the popularity of this surname had more than halved to rank 53,538th. The number of people with this last name also rose remarkably to 386 during this period, representing an increase of 162.59%. Consequently, the proportion of Uong per 100,000 people tripled from 0.05 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #53,538 | 51.82% |
| Count | 147 | 386 | 162.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.13 | 160% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uong
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Uong identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This demographic made up 94.56% of all Uongs in 2000, and increased slightly to 95.60% in 2010. Interestingly, the ten-year period also saw a new emergence of Uongs identifying with two or more races and those identifying as white, with these groups accounting for 2.07% and 1.55% respectively in 2010. Nonetheless, no changes were observed among Uongs identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian or Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.56% | 95.6% | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |