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UK surname

Hung

A Chinese surname meaning "flood" or "vast," or referring to a person from a place called Hung.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Havant, Swindon and Derby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hung is 659 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

659

2016, ranked #8,088

Peak year

2016

659 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 659 in 2016, ranked #8,088.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 75 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Hung surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hung surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hung surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hung over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 12 #31,134
1861 historical 75 #24,238
1891 historical 27 #32,115
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 20 #31,288
1997 modern 340 #12,428
1998 modern 357 #12,372
1999 modern 373 #12,054
2000 modern 358 #12,356
2001 modern 353 #12,293
2002 modern 380 #11,887
2003 modern 385 #11,570
2004 modern 393 #11,433
2005 modern 405 #11,078
2006 modern 417 #10,886
2007 modern 437 #10,578
2008 modern 474 #10,040
2009 modern 487 #10,059
2010 modern 510 #9,899
2011 modern 511 #9,792
2012 modern 550 #9,167
2013 modern 571 #9,049
2014 modern 580 #9,013
2015 modern 579 #8,964
2016 modern 659 #8,088

Geography

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Where Hungs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Havant, Swindon, Derby, Enfield and Greenwich. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Havant 015 Havant
2 Swindon 015 Swindon
3 Derby 024 Derby
4 Enfield 015 Enfield
5 Greenwich 023 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hung

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hung surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hung

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hung, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Hung surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Hung household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Hung is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hung is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hung falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hung is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Chinese

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hung, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hung

The surname HUNG has its origins in China, where it is derived from the word "hong" meaning "vast" or "great." The name can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and was particularly prevalent in the southern regions of China, such as Guangdong and Fujian provinces.

In ancient Chinese records, the name HUNG appears in various forms, including "Hong," "Hung," and "Hóng." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Shiji, a historical text written by Sima Qian in the 1st century BC, which mentions a person named Hong Gong.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the HUNG surname gained prominence, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Hong Hao (1088-1155), a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher and scholar who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

The name HUNG also has a connection to various place names in China, such as Hongshan, a famous archaeological site in Liaoning Province dating back to the Neolithic period. Additionally, the city of Hong Kong, which means "Fragrant Harbor," is believed to be named after the HUNG surname or its variations.

Throughout history, there have been several famous individuals with the HUNG surname. One notable example is Hung Hsiu-ch'uan (1848-1900), a Chinese revolutionary and leader of the Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian movement in the late 19th century. Another prominent figure is Hung Wu (1328-1398), the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who was born with the surname Zhu but later adopted the surname HUNG to distance himself from his peasant roots.

Other notable individuals with the HUNG surname include:

1. Hung Chang (1823-1901), a prominent Chinese statesman and diplomat during the late Qing Dynasty. 2. Hung Tzu-ch'eng (1593-1665), a Chinese painter and calligrapher of the early Qing Dynasty. 3. Hung Jen-kan (1642-1703), a Chinese philosopher and Neo-Confucian scholar during the Qing Dynasty. 4. Hung Ying-ming (1592-1668), a Chinese writer and poet of the late Ming and early Qing periods. 5. Hung Hsiu-ch'uan (1814-1864), a Chinese religious leader and the founder of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a major rebellion against the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hung families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hung surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Royal Navy leads with 1 Hungs recorded in 1881 and an index of 909.09x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 1 909.09x

FAQ

Hung surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hung surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 659 in 2016. That gives Hung a modern rank of #8,088.

What does the Hung surname mean?

A Chinese surname meaning "flood" or "vast," or referring to a person from a place called Hung.

What does the Hung map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hung bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.