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UK surname

Pang

A Chinese surname meaning "country" or "state," or referring to a person from the ancient state of Pang.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Pang surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2,143, ranked #3,016, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Monmouth, Paddington and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Surrey Heath, Derby and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pang is 2,168 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 214200.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

2,143

2016, ranked #3,016

Peak year

2014

2,168 bearers

Map years

4

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Pang had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 2,143 in 2016, ranked #3,016.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 120 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Pang surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pang surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pang 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 7 #32,070
1861 historical 120 #18,255
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 19 #32,642
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 1,467 #3,989
1998 modern 1,551 #3,936
1999 modern 1,646 #3,772
2000 modern 1,645 #3,751
2001 modern 1,658 #3,651
2002 modern 1,766 #3,526
2003 modern 1,740 #3,501
2004 modern 1,800 #3,390
2005 modern 1,853 #3,278
2006 modern 1,870 #3,278
2007 modern 1,955 #3,184
2008 modern 1,974 #3,174
2009 modern 2,019 #3,189
2010 modern 2,133 #3,101
2011 modern 2,089 #3,122
2012 modern 2,054 #3,119
2013 modern 2,147 #3,037
2014 modern 2,168 #3,026
2015 modern 2,146 #3,022
2016 modern 2,143 #3,016

Geography

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Where Pangs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Monmouth, Paddington, St Pancras, Llandwrog and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Surrey Heath, Derby, Westminster, Southend-on-Sea and Barnet. 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 Monmouth Monmouthshire
2 Paddington London (West Districts)
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 Llandwrog Carnarvonshire
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Surrey Heath 003 Surrey Heath
2 Derby 013 Derby
3 Westminster 013 Westminster
4 Southend-on-Sea 002 Southend-on-Sea
5 Barnet 026 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pang

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pang

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pang, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Pang surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Pang household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Pang is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Pang 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Pang falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pang is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Chinese

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

Meaning and origin of Pang

The surname PANG has its origins in China and is believed to have emerged during the Tang Dynasty, which ruled from 618 to 907 AD. The name is derived from the Chinese word "pang," which means "fat" or "plump." It is thought that the surname was initially given to individuals who had a larger physique or a stocky build.

PANG is primarily found in the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of southern China, where it has been prevalent for centuries. In ancient Chinese records, the surname is sometimes spelled as "Peng," which is a variation of the same name.

One of the earliest documented references to the PANG surname can be found in the "Gu Jin Tong Xing Shi Xu," a compilation of historical records from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). This text mentions several individuals with the PANG surname, suggesting that the name had already established itself by that time.

In the 13th century, a scholar and poet named PANG Yuanying (1211-1279) gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in Hangzhou, which was then the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, and served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a military leader named PANG Qingyu (1538-1600) played a significant role in suppressing a rebellion in the Guangdong province. He was later awarded the title of "Marquis of Xinxing" for his bravery and loyalty to the emperor.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named PANG Xunqin (1741-1796) made contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics. He was a scholar and astronomer who worked at the Imperial Astronomical Bureau in Beijing.

Another prominent individual with the PANG surname was PANG Xunzhi (1876-1946), a renowned educator and reformer who played a crucial role in modernizing China's education system during the late Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China.

Throughout history, the PANG surname has also been associated with various place names in China, such as Pangshan (literally "PANG Hill") and Pangcheng (meaning "PANG City"), further solidifying its deep roots in the country's history and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Pang families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pang 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. Monmouthshire leads with 1 Pangs recorded in 1881 and an index of 142.86x.

County Total Index
Monmouthshire 1 142.86x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Llanthewy Rhytherch in Monmouthshire leads with 1 Pangs recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Llanthewy Rhytherch 1 0.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Pang surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
James 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Pang households.

Occupation Count
Ag Labourer 1

FAQ

Pang surname: questions and answers

How common was the Pang surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Pang surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Pang surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,143 in 2016. That gives Pang a modern rank of #3,016.

What does the Pang surname mean?

A Chinese surname meaning "country" or "state," or referring to a person from the ancient state of Pang.

What does the Pang map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pang 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.