Hang

Hang Meaning & Origin

About Hang
The surname Hang is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "boat" or "ship," which may indicate that the original bearers of the surname were involved in maritime activities or lived near water bodies. Another possible meaning is "to hang" or "to suspend," suggesting that the surname could have been given to individuals who were involved in occupations related to hanging or suspending objects. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary among different branches of the family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hang is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hang: 6,863
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hang based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hang is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/hæŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hang in Braille

Here's how to represent Hang in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hang in braille

How to sign the name Hang using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hang using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hang in sign language

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