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.
The surname Hang is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Hang in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.