Deng
A common Chinese surname, most often linked to an ancient state and later clan name.
The #3,993 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 34,698 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Deng is a Chinese surname, usually written 鄧 in traditional characters and 邓 in simplified form. It is traditionally explained as coming from the name of an ancient state called Deng, which gave rise to a hereditary family name after the state was absorbed by larger powers. In this sense, the surname is locational or territorial rather than descriptive.
History
The surname Deng has long been established in China and is found among overseas Chinese communities as well. Because Chinese surnames were often standardized very early, the same surname can be carried across many regions and dialects with different local pronunciations. In modern romanization, Deng is the standard pinyin spelling of 邓.
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Fun fact
In pinyin, Deng is pronounced roughly like "dung" with a light, unreleased final sound, not like the English word "ding."