Deng
The origin of the surname Deng
Deng is the character 鄧, the name of an ancient state.
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.
Variants & spellings
- Teng
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Deng mean?
The surname Deng means An ancient state (鄧). Deng is the character 鄧, the name of an ancient state.
Where does the surname Deng come from?
Deng is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Deng?
Deng is a clan name surname.
How common is the surname Deng in the United States?
Deng ranks #7,444 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 4,123 people.