Zang

Zang Meaning & Origin

About Zang
The surname Zang is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zanc," meaning "tusk" or "fang." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with prominent or sharp teeth. Over time, the surname Zang has been adopted by various families and individuals, and its meaning has evolved to represent their ancestral connection to this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zang: 2,103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,252
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNK
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z052
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/zéƋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zang in Braille

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

The name Zang in braille

How to sign the name Zang using Sign Language

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

The name Zang in sign language

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