Thong

Thong Meaning & Origin

About Thong
The surname Thong is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One common meaning is "hall" or "corridor," which suggests a connection to architecture or buildings. Another possible meaning is "to pass through" or "to go across," implying a sense of movement or travel. Additionally, Thong can also refer to a type of traditional Chinese musical instrument called the "mouth organ." Overall, the surname Thong is diverse in its meanings and can be associated with various aspects of Chinese culture.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thong: 1,378
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,581
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0NK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH AO1 NG
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙ”Ε‹/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0NK', 'TNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thong in Braille

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

The name Thong in braille

How to sign the name Thong using Sign Language

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

The name Thong in sign language

Numerology