Sung

Sung Meaning & Origin

About Sung
The surname Sung is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "宋" (Sòng). It is a relatively common surname in China and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it refers to the ancient state of Song, which existed during the Zhou Dynasty. Another interpretation is that it signifies someone who is respectful, noble, or virtuous. The surname Sung has a long history and is associated with various notable individuals throughout Chinese history.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sung: 7,360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,801
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sung 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 Sung is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/səŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sung in Braille

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

The name Sung in braille

How to sign the name Sung using Sign Language

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

The name Sung in sign language

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