How Many People Have the Last Name Wang?
109,883
people had the surname Wang in the 2010 US Census
About 1 in 2,685 people in the Census had this surname
Source: Census Bureau surname list
Surname Rank
#282
Of 162,253 surnames
Per 100,000 People
37.25
In 2010
Largest Group
95.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander
Change Since 2000
+62.6%
+42,313 people
👥 Race and Hispanic Origin
Most people with the surname Wang (95.2%) are non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander. Among surnames where most people are non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander, Wang ranks #10. The mix barely changed from 2000: no group's share moved by 2 points or more.
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📈 Change Since 2000
Wang grew from 67,570 people in 2000 to 109,883 in 2010 (up 62.6%), and its rank rose from #438 to #282.
| 2000 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| People | 67,570 | 109,883 |
| Rank | #438 | #282 |
| Per 100,000 people | 25.05 | 37.25 |
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Same Soundex code as Wang: W520
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