DANG
Dang
Dang is a surname of British origin, believed to have derived from the Old English word 'deng', meaning a pasture or grazing land. The surname Dang is most commonly found in the regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire in England.
The Dang family is known to have a history dating back to medieval times, with records indicating their presence in various parts of the United Kingdom. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Dang have been involved in diverse occupations, ranging from agriculture to trade and beyond.
As is common with many British surnames, the name Dang may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over time. This could include Anglicised versions or adaptations to reflect regional dialects.
Like many surnames, the name Dang carries with it a sense of heritage and familial connections that link individuals to their ancestral past. Today, individuals with the surname Dang can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 977 people named Dang in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,509th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Dang.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: Vietnam
Language of origin: Vietnamese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chi
- Hong
- Hung
- James
- John
- Michael
- Minh
- Quan
- Thanh
- Van
- Vinh
Female
- Anh
- Em
- Hoa
- Kim
- Linda
- Ngoc
- Phuong
- Thi
- Thu
- Thuy
- Yen
- Zerina
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