HENG
Heng
Heng is a surname of English origin, believed to derive from the Old English word henge, meaning "a bridge" or "a causeway". Surnames often had occupational or locational origins, and it is possible that the surname Heng was initially given to individuals living near a bridge or causeway.
The Heng surname can be traced back to medieval England, where it was first recorded in various forms such as Henge, Hengee, and Hengge. Over time, the spelling has evolved to its current form of Heng.
The distribution of individuals with the surname Heng is most frequently found in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire.
Notable individuals with the surname Heng have made contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of the name Heng have evolved over the centuries. Today, the surname remains a source of heritage and identity for individuals with ancestral ties to England.
There are approximately 184 people named Heng in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Heng.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alexander
- Benjamin
- Bernard
- Chin
- Chun
- Jerry
- Justin
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Raymond
- Simon
- Tan
- Victor
Female
- Ai
- Boon
- Hui
- Josephine
- Julie
- Kim
- Pey
- Sonia
- Soo
- Sook
- Stephanie
- Yee
- Yi
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.