Tong

Tong Meaning & Origin

About Tong
The surname Tong has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, it is derived from the character "童" (tóng) which means "child" or "youth." It is a common surname in China and is associated with qualities like innocence, purity, and youthfulness. In other cultures, such as English or Scottish, the surname Tong may have different origins and meanings, often associated with a specific place name or occupational reference.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tong: 13,196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 NG
🌐 IPA
/tɔŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tong in Braille

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

The name Tong in braille

How to sign the name Tong using Sign Language

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

The name Tong in sign language

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