Tang
The origin of the surname Tang
Tang is the character 唐, the name of a great Chinese dynasty.
How Chinese surnames work
Chinese surnames — the “family name” — come first, before the given name, and a relatively small set of names is shared by enormous numbers of people (Wang, Li and Zhang are among the most common surnames on earth). Each is written with a single Chinese character carrying its own meaning, and many trace back thousands of years to ancient clans, states, noble titles or places. The character is the surname, so its meaning is fixed by the specific hanzi.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Tang mean?
The surname Tang means The Tang dynasty (唐). Tang is the character 唐, the name of a great Chinese dynasty.
Where does the surname Tang come from?
Tang is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Tang?
Tang is a clan name surname.
How common is the surname Tang in the United States?
Tang ranks #1,269 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 25,446 people.