Explore the Family Name Whang
The meaning of Whang
Korean: variant of Hwang 1. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Young, Byung, Kyung, Sun, Sung, Won, Chull, Hyun Sook, In, JungSoon, Keum, Kwan, Pyung, Sung Chul, Tong, Yong, BokSun, Bok Nam, Chae, Cheol, Chong, Chung, Dong Soo, Eun Joo.
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How common is the last name Whang in the United States?
The surname Whang, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw its popularity slightly decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 17,734th in 2000, it dropped to 18,253rd in 2010, representing a decrease of nearly 3%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Whang increased by approximately 4.5% from 1,457 in 2000 to 1,522 in 2010. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decrease of 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,734 | #18,253 | -2.93% |
| Count | 1,457 | 1,522 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whang
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whang, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a majority Asian/Pacific Islander identity. In 2000, 91.97% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure rose to 93.17% in 2010, marking a growth of 1.3%. The proportion of individuals who identify with two or more races decreased by over 20%. Similarly, the proportion of White individuals with the surname Whang fell by 27.39%. However, there was an over 106% increase in those identifying as Hispanic, though the overall proportion remained under 1%. The percentages of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives stayed relatively stable, with a slight decrease for the former and no change for the latter.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.97% | 93.17% | 1.3% |
| White | 3.98% | 2.89% | -27.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 2.3% | -20.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.48% | 0.99% | 106.25% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0.66% | -4.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |